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📣Safety Alert!📣

DAMAGED COLLAR -22MM HAMMERLOCK

Look beyond the dirt...

Dirt and folds in rope or rigging can hide damage.... What you can't see CAN hurt you.

Check out this 22mm hammerlock, which has a damaged section in the collar. Damage like this can be hard to see during inspections if covered in dirt and mud.

⚠Small defects can lead to catastrophic failure.⚠

INSPECTION REMINDERS:
✅Always clean off dirt and debris from all hardware before inspection.
✅Inspect the full circumference of the collar, pin and body.
✅Look for cracks, wear, deformation or missing material - especially in hard-to-see areas.
✅Check inside rope eyes, around splices and under folds.
✅If in doubt- TAKE IT OUT

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https://www.safetree.nz/safety-alerts

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📣Safety Alert! 📣

RECENT SPIKE IN LOG TRUCK AND TRAILER ROLLOVERS

Industry discussion and safety incident data have highlighted a concerning increase in log truck and trailer rollovers across NZ.

Industry leaders, forest owners, transport operators and the Log Transport Safety Council say the trend requires immediate attention - and action.

While every rollover is different, common contributing factors include:

⚠ High payloads and over height loads reducing margins for error – with more operators carting on 54 and 58 tonne permits.

⚠ Excessive speed for conditions.

⚠ Driver distraction and mobile phone use.

⚠ Fatigue and work pressure.

⚠ Increased cost pressure from rising diesel prices.

⚠ Road and weather conditions.

⚠ Infrastructure not fit for purpose.

⚠ Driver competency and experience.

⚠ Inadequate monitoring and compliance systems.

⚠ Poor load distribution and load security.

There are a number of key actions for the industry to take, which you can read more about at:
https://tinyurl.com/StopThinkAssess

But remember...

STOP. THINK. ASSESS

Before every journey ask:
✅Am I fit for work and free from distraction?
✅Is the schedule realistic and free from excessive pressure?
✅Do I understand the route, hazards, and current conditions?
✅Is the truck configuration suitable for the road and operating conditions?
✅Is the load correctly positioned and secured?

If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions - stop, and address the issue before travelling.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/StopThinkAssess

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