Welcome to the last quarterly update for 2023, as ACFS is looking to close out a strong year of growth and change, with many developments across the business taking place.

As always, we have CEO Arthur Tzaneros here to provide us an update on a number of matters including:

Industrial Rounds: The impacts on the business. Enterprise agreements, and negotiations update.

People and Retention: What is being done and how is ACFS fairing on this front?

New Zealand Operations: ACFS has officially opened its new distribution facility and container yard in Auckland.

Australian States Review: Update on the growth across the Australian States.

Suppliers: We acknowledge the key our role our suppliers play within the business and we say Thank You!

Welcome to the last quarterly update for 2023, as ACFS is looking to close out a strong year of growth and change, with many developments across the business taking place.
As always, we have CEO Arthur Tzaneros here to provide us an update on a number of matters including:
Industrial Rounds: The impacts on the business. Enterprise agreements, and negotiations update.
People and Retention: What is being done and how is ACFS fairing on this front?
New Zealand Operations: ACFS has officially opened its new distribution facility and container yard in Auckland.
Australian States Review: Update on the growth across the Australian States.
Suppliers: We acknowledge the key our role our suppliers play within the business and we say Thank You!

LET'S | TALK | LOGISTICS  is a podcast created for all members of the transport and logistics chain.

Hosted by ACFS  Port Logistics Managing Director and CEO Arthur Tzaneros, each episode takes a look at what is happening in logistics from port, rail, road and warehousing.

Hear from thought leaders in business and the supply chain about emerging technologies, market trends, business and services. 

LET'S | TALK | LOGISTICS&nbsp; is a podcast created for all members of the transport and logistics chain.
Hosted by ACFS&nbsp; Port Logistics Managing Director and CEO Arthur Tzaneros, each episode takes a look at what is happening in logistics from port, rail, road and warehousing.
Hear from thought leaders in business and the supply chain about emerging technologies, market trends, business and services.&nbsp;

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Three Points of Contact

Over the past 6 months there have been 7 incidents relating to drivers falling either whilst climbing in or out of the track cab. The investigations have identified the following 2 reasons  for drivers falling;
Truck drivers not maintaining 3 points of contact
Truck drivers not familiar with the different step types for the different model trucks. The Mercedes Benz has 3 steps into the cab compared to the Mack truck that has 2 steps.

Safety Observation Focus Areas: What is expected and what to look out for;
Ensure the cab step surfaces are free of mud and debris and are not damaged
Be aware of the truck type
Don't use tyres or wheel hubs as a step surface
Don't climb in and out of the cab with something in your hand
Don't rush to climb out of the cab
Check the ground surface for uneven surfaces or trip hazards
Always face the cab when climbing in and out
Always maintain 3 points of contact
Never Jump



Pallets Locked in the Racking Bays

Pallets of freight are not being positioned correctly in the racking bays to ensure that they are secure and safe, resulting in pallets falling off the racking onto the ground. This places employees at risk of injury and also damage to customer freight.

Safety Observation Focus Areas: What is expected and what to look out for;
Before placing pallets of freight into racking bays ensure that it is plastic wrapped or strapped to prevent any freight falling
When placing Chep or Loscam pallets into the racking beams ensure the pallets are correctly locked into the cross beams to prevent the pallets falling

The duration of this campaign will be from 03.07.2023 - 16.08.2023

Three Points of Contact
Over the past 6 months there have been 7 incidents relating to drivers falling either whilst climbing in or out of the track cab. The investigations have identified the following 2 reasons  for drivers falling;
<ul>
<li>Truck drivers not maintaining 3 points of contact</li>
<li>Truck drivers not familiar with the different step types for the different model trucks. The Mercedes Benz has 3 steps into the cab compared to the Mack truck that has 2 steps.</li>
</ul>
Safety Observation Focus Areas: What is expected and what to look out for;
<ul>
<li>Ensure the cab step surfaces are free of mud and debris and are not damaged</li>
<li>Be aware of the truck type</li>
<li>Don't use tyres or wheel hubs as a step surface</li>
<li>Don't climb in and out of the cab with something in your hand</li>
<li>Don't rush to climb out of the cab</li>
<li>Check the ground surface for uneven surfaces or trip hazards</li>
<li>Always face the cab when climbing in and out</li>
<li>Always maintain 3 points of contact</li>
<li>Never Jump</li>
</ul>
 
Pallets Locked in the Racking Bays
Pallets of freight are not being positioned correctly in the racking bays to ensure that they are secure and safe, resulting in pallets falling off the racking onto the ground. This places employees at risk of injury and also damage to customer freight.
Safety Observation Focus Areas: What is expected and what to look out for;
<ul>
<li>Before placing pallets of freight into racking bays ensure that it is plastic wrapped or strapped to prevent any freight falling</li>
<li>When placing Chep or Loscam pallets into the racking beams ensure the pallets are correctly locked into the cross beams to prevent the pallets falling</li>
</ul>
The duration of this campaign will be from 03.07.2023 - 16.08.2023

Safety Observation Campaign - July

Over the past 6 weeks there has been several incidents and safety observations conducted that have identified the below hazards and non-conformances;
Several truck drivers did not maintain 3 points of contact when climbing in/out of the truck cabin resulting in injury.
Twin pick forklift tipped forward due to the operator applying the brakes to hard and the containers positioned too high when transporting.
Counter balance forklift operators observed fastening the seatbelt behind the seat, in turn bypassing the safety device installed by the manufacture.
The visitor sign in and out register for Australian Border Force (ABF) is not being completed correctly resulting in $10,000 fines for each incorrect entry.



Safety Observation 4 Key Focus Areas
Truck drivers MUST maintain three points of contact when
climbing in and out of the truck cab.
When twin pick container forklifts are traveling loaded they
MUST not raise the containers higher than 1 m above seat
height.
Forklift operators MUST wear the seatbelt when operating the
forklift.
All visitors to Australian Border Force licenced facilities MUST
complete all sections of the visitor log Note: this includes; full
name, residential address, licence number, who they are
reporting to, vehicle registration number, time in and time out.

Over the past 6 weeks there has been several incidents and safety observations conducted that have identified the below hazards and non-conformances;
<ul>
<li>Several truck drivers did not maintain 3 points of contact when climbing in/out of the truck cabin resulting in injury.</li>
<li>Twin pick forklift tipped forward due to the operator applying the brakes to hard and the containers positioned too high when transporting.</li>
<li>Counter balance forklift operators observed fastening the seatbelt behind the seat, in turn bypassing the safety device installed by the manufacture.</li>
<li>The visitor sign in and out register for Australian Border Force (ABF) is not being completed correctly resulting in $10,000 fines for each incorrect entry.</li>
</ul>
 
Safety Observation 4 Key Focus Areas
<ul>
<li>Truck drivers MUST maintain three points of contact when climbing in and out of the truck cab.</li>
<li>When twin pick container forklifts are traveling loaded they MUST not raise the containers higher than 1 m above seat height.</li>
<li>Forklift operators MUST wear the seatbelt when operating the forklift.</li>
<li>All visitors to Australian Border Force licenced facilities MUST complete all sections of the visitor log Note: this includes; full name, residential address, licence number, who they are reporting to, vehicle registration number, time in and time out.</li>
</ul>

ACFS Safety Observation Campaign - April

Over the past 6 weeks there has been several incidents and safety observations conducted that have identified the below hazards and non-conformances;
 Warehouse roller doors have not been fully opened causing forklift operators to drive the mast into the roller doors.
Truck drivers not completing the hitch and unhitch procedure correctly causing trailers to drop to the ground.
Vehicles speeding through the yard.
Forklift operators not sounding horns when entering / exiting warehouse door ways.

The safety observation campaign will focus on these key areas to ensure the issues are on the forefront of everyone’s mind, in turn preventing employees being injured and property damage across the business.

Safety Observation 4 Key Focus Areas
Warehouse roller doors MUST be fully opened when the warehouse is in operation.
Truck drivers MUST ensure they follow the ACFS hitch and unhitch procedure for connecting trailers onto the prime mover.
All vehicles MUST comply with the site speed limits.
Forklift operators MUST sound the horn when entering / exiting warehouse door ways.

The health and safety of all employees, contractors and visitors is paramount and must always be our priority in our day to day operations. Please remember that EVERY WALK IS AN OBSERVATION opportunity!

Thank you for your ongoing support and contribution to making our workplace safer.  Please ensure that all safety observations are entered into Solv!

Over the past 6 weeks there has been several incidents and safety observations conducted that have identified the below hazards and non-conformances;
<ul>
<li> Warehouse roller doors have not been fully opened causing forklift operators to drive the mast into the roller doors.</li>
<li>Truck drivers not completing the hitch and unhitch procedure correctly causing trailers to drop to the ground.</li>
<li>Vehicles speeding through the yard.</li>
<li>Forklift operators not sounding horns when entering / exiting warehouse door ways.</li>
</ul>
The safety observation campaign will focus on these key areas to ensure the issues are on the forefront of everyone’s mind, in turn preventing employees being injured and property damage across the business.
Safety Observation 4 Key Focus Areas
<ol>
<li>Warehouse roller doors MUST be fully opened when the warehouse is in operation.</li>
<li>Truck drivers MUST ensure they follow the ACFS hitch and unhitch procedure for connecting trailers onto the prime mover.</li>
<li>All vehicles MUST comply with the site speed limits.</li>
<li>Forklift operators MUST sound the horn when entering / exiting warehouse door ways.</li>
</ol>
The health and safety of all employees, contractors and visitors is paramount and must always be our priority in our day to day operations. Please remember that EVERY WALK IS AN OBSERVATION opportunity!
Thank you for your ongoing support and contribution to making our workplace safer.  Please ensure that all safety observations are entered into Solv!

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