Report of inquiry into safety in the long haul trucking industry

"The report examined the impact of commercial practices, including the role of clients and the effects of elaborate subcontracting chain, on safety. The report draw on interviews with a wide range of parties, a survey of 300 long haul drivers and examination of reports, previous inquiries and o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Quinlan, Michael
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: University of New South Wales 2001
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19298629124910168019-Report-of-inquiry-into-safety-.htm
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Summary:"The report examined the impact of commercial practices, including the role of clients and the effects of elaborate subcontracting chain, on safety. The report draw on interviews with a wide range of parties, a survey of 300 long haul drivers and examination of reports, previous inquiries and other documentary information. Comparisons are also made with the situation in the European Union and North America. The report highlighted the safety risks posed by long hours of work and low payments to drivers. A series of recommendations made to address these issues are currently under consideration. "
Physical Description:498 p.
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