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Formed over 20 years ago, the National Bulk Tanker Association Inc. comprises member companies and organisations involved in the manufacture, storage and distribution of liquid bulk products. Our members have a strong involvement in the dangerous and hazardous good sector.

The NBTA meets on a quarterly basis to discuss issues of common interest with a particular focus on safety, environmental and professional matters as well as land transport reforms and business issues.

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News and Current Issues (June 2009)

Upcoming events - Diesel tankers in tunnels meeting in Melbourne and Class 3 Emergency Response training in Canberra

Two new activities that members are encouraged to consider:

  • Diesel tankers in tunnels

    11th June from 8.30am MFB Headquarters, 450 Burnley Street, Richmond

    A meeting called by MFB, Engineers Australia and the Risk Engineers Society to propose the removal of bulk diesel tankers from using tunnels. A day of presentations. Free to NBTA members by registering through Rob Perkins on robperkins@nbta.com.au

  • Emergency response class 3 training

    Monthly in Canberra from 9th June. Based on Class 3 training and using the material developed by CROIERG. Course attendees receive nationally recognised training qualifications. To attend, contact TISC on 0262 977 187

    NBTA meetings - 7th May for Safety and Training in Melbourne and 14th May at Brisbane Truck Show

    Two important meetings coming up:

    Safety and Training meeting - Thursday 7th May, 11am to 1pm at VTA, Wirraway Drive, Melbourne Issue to include:

    • Emergency response initiative
    • TERPS practices
    • ADG7 amendments and clarification
    • Accident stats

    Quarterly meeting - Thursday 14th May, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Governors Pavilion, Brisbane Truck Show This is a combined meeting with ARTSA and will feature:

    • Braking compatibility of multi combination vehicles
    • PBS blueprints
    • Smartway initiative
    • Alternative fuels
    • Truck and trailer panel of experts to field questions

    This meeting will start with a sandwich and coffee at 1pm and end with a beer following 4.30pm. Always an excellent meeting with experts on hand

    To attend one or both events, you must let me know on or ring 0411 402 832 if you need more details.

    Map to Showgrounds 09

    You will need a Truck Show admission ticket to get into the Brisbane meeting.

    NBTA Safety and Training Meeting - Monday 23rd February at 1pm at the VTA, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend

    This meeting will focus on:

    • Overview of emergency response initiative (see minutes on members section of NBTA site)
    • Competencies for drivers and responders: what is out there and what do we need?
    • ADG7 amendments: what do we need? Constructing the shopping list
    • Driving Hours: round table of issues
    • Accident stats: next steps

    Members are urged to nominate a safety and training focused person to attend. This is an excellent chance to compare experiences and make a difference in this area of our businesses. Supplier members are particularly encouraged to attend.

    Previous minutes are on the NBTA Members site

    Rupert Hussey has agreed to take on the Chairmanship of this group

    To attend, please notify Rob Perkins on or ring 0411 402 832

    NBTA 6th March meeting at NSW Golf Club, Sydney

    Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday 6th March 2009 in Sydney. Starting the day with a round of golf at 7am, the meeting proper will be held from 1.30 to 4.30pm at the NSW Golf Club, La Perouse, Sydney. The meeting's agenda includes:

    • Emergency Response - NBTA's initiative
    • Safety and Training report back
    • IR briefing on a range of issues
    • Invited speaker from NSW RTA on vehicle safety
    • NSW EPA on incident management
    • Electronic work diaries: where are they at?

    To attend, email or ring 0411 402 832 to play golf download the NBTA Golf form here and fax back to Rob asap.

    NBTA thanks its sponsors for the 2009 Golf in HENDRICKSON, OAMPS, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, JOST AND FBT OPERATIONS

    See you at NSW Golf Club!

    NBTA meeting - 5th December from 1pm at VTA, Port Melbourne

    Our AGM and Quarterly meeting will be held on Friday 5th December from 1pm to 4.30pm at the VTA, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend. This meeting will include:

    • 1pm sandwich lunch for those that are hungry (let me know)
    • AGM at 1.45pm

    The Quarterly Meeting from 2.15pm including:

    • Fatigue: who is doing it well and what are the systems that help?
    • Emergency response: the issues and developments
    • Safety and Training Committee: a report after two meetings
    • ADG7 issues: SCBA, rest areas and the rest
    • A range of other DG related issues across driver inductions, industrial relations, tunnels and more

    The meeting will be followed by the annual NBTA Dinner (if you are not already booked then its too late folks!) from 7pm at the State Library of Victoria

    To attend the meeting, let Rob Perkins know on or ring 0411 402 832

     

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