The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a draft Wine Industry Code of Practice for stakeholder review, enhancing safety in the grape and wine supply chain.
The NHVR has released the draft Wine Industry Code of Practice, to allow any stakeholder with an interest in the wine industry to review and comment on the Code before it is assessed for registration.
“The Wine Code is a practical guide relevant to any business in the wine industry that operates, uses or works with heavy vehicles.”
“We know the grape and wine industry has a unique set of risks arising from the movement of raw materials during harvest season and the movement of finished products outside of the season.
“There is a high degree of variability in the processes and equipment used to transform wine grapes into a finished product, so we must ensure parties in the industry supply chain are aware of their duties under the HVNL.
“To ensure this Code captures the breadth of the industry, we have brought together a broad range of industry experts within the wine industry who have the expertise to identify the risks and recommend effective, practical control measures that parties in the CoR can implement,” adds David.
Regarded as a supplementary Code, the Wine Code is not designed to be exhaustive but aims to focus on activities and hazards that are unique to the grape and wine industry.
The Code is available for feedback until 29 November 2024. Please submit your comments using the feedback form available on the NHVR website and send it to codes@nhvr.gov.au
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