WE NEVER COMPROMISE SAFETY
Compliance
The Coastal Midwest Transport team is both progressive and diligent at maintaining our necessary accreditation, compliance, insurance and procedures for safe and efficient operations.
Accreditation
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WA Heavy Vehicle (for oversized permits)
Health Safety and Environment
Our endorsed Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) system, addresses and comprehensively outlines key operational processes. -
Alcohol and drug awareness
Mandatory, random alcohol and drug testing is conducted regularly by Coastal Midwest Transport’s certified collector and representative. -
Inductions
All employees and subcontractors must participate in Coastal Midwest Transport’s occupational health and safety (OHS) induction before commencing any work. Our induction reiterates and clarifies all of our policies, procedures and expectations, with a particular focus on safety. -
Personal protective equipment
Our personal protective equipment (PPE) policy outlines specific requirements for all employees and sub-contractors, whether working at Coastal Midwest Transport’s or third-party external sites. -
Pre-start checks (forklifts)
Our fleet of forklifts are subject to daily pre-start checks to ensure satisfactory working order prior to operation. -
Truck and trailer departure checks
Our fleet of line-haul trucks and trailers are checked daily prior to departure, for safe and secure loading, relevant and visible signage, and administrative compliance with the submission of paperwork for tracking. - Work area inspections
We conduct monthly occupational health and safety (OHS) inspections on all working areas, identifying and rectifying any potential or known hazards for a safe and effective workplace, compliant with Coastal Midwest Transport’s Health Safety and Environment (HSE) System.
Insurances
Our list of insurances include:
- Dangerous Goods certification
- Motor Vehicle
- Public Liability
- Workers Compensation
Licenses
Coastal Midwest Transport has obtained the following licenses:
- Driver of Dangerous Goods (only specific drivers have acquired these licenses)
- Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) Controlled Waste
- Radiation permit
Training
Coastal Midwest Transport values safety and learning. All new personnel undertake the following coursework through certified external providers, while ongoing training is provided to existing staff that includes, but is not limited to:
- Compliance and Enforcement (C&E)
- Chain of Responsibility
- Dangerous Goods Awareness and Warehousing
- Emergency Response
- Fatigue Management
- Load Restraint
- First Aid Certification
So Much More
So you’ve figured out that Coastal Midwest Transport lifts and carts heavy (plus very fragile items), but we’re so much more than your typical local, workhorse transporting company.
