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- FBT Transwest commission new facility at Tottenham
- FBT Transwest become first company to qualify for PACIA Carrier accreditation
- FBT Transwest receive Major Hazard Facility Status by WorkCover
FBT Transwest commission new facility at Tottenham
May 2001
The growth in the tank container market has resulted in FBT Transwest more than doubling its tank container storage in Melbourne. FBT commissioned the facility to handle the growth in its rental and contract work through its agents Cronos, Stolt and Hoyer. The acceptance of tank containers as a safe and economical form of transport and storage have meant that our facilities were stretched.
FBT has now built a concrete storage area with bunding and also reefer points for specialist cargos. As the leading handler of tank containers we see this market continuing to expand strongly. The location close to the Melbourne wharves, as well as our major hazards facility licence means FBT have the ability to satisfy customers needs in a cost efficient manner.
FBT Transwest become first company to qualify for PACIA Carrier accreditation
February 2001
The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) Carrier Accreditation Scheme was developed by chemical and transport industry representatives. This industry-regulated scheme aims to measurably improve the safety performance of transport carriers for the chemical industry by introducing an integrated, national standard of performance auditing. This will have the effect of streamlining the implementation of the Responsible Care Transportation Code of Practice, whilst minimizing duplication and audit costs. Accreditation will demonstrate that the company has met the requirements of a full safety systems audit and a partial physical hazard inspection.
FBT Transwest were the first company to gain accreditation under the Carrier Accreditation Scheme following its launch during 2000. The FBT fleet of vehicles and operating practices are well used to scrutiny from the ISO auditors as well as from our major clients and WorkCover. The PACIA Carrier Accreditation Scheme is another milestone for the industry to aspire to.
FBT Tranwest receive Major Hazard Facility Status by WorkCover
January 2001
The Occupational Health and Safety (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations came into effect on 1 July 2000. These regulations have been enacted to further promote the safe operation of major hazard facilities in Victoria.
The Regulations focus on the safety of people at major hazard facilities (workers, contractors and visitors), the safety of those who may be affected by an incident at a major hazard site (neighbours, local community) and the safety of property.
The Regulations give effect to the 1996 National Standard for control of major hazard facilities and are similar to the regulatory requirements for such sites in Europe and also on Australia's offshore oil and gas facilities.
A site will be considered a major hazard facility primarily if it stores, handles or processes quantities of dangerous chemicals or products above a threshold, as defined in Schedule 1 of the Regulations. Typically, such facilities include refineries, chemical and gas processing plants, LPG storage and distribution sites and even certain types of large warehouses and transport yards.
FBT Tranwest received the Major Hazards Facility classification due to its extensive storage and warehousing facilities on its West Footscray site. Major Hazards Facility status means FBT receive the highest level of attention from WorkCover and safety authorities to comply with the regulations and provide comfort to our client base that all tasks are carried out within the regulatory framework.