Safety
Strong on Safety
Our reputation of providing the highest quality vehicles demonstrates our attention to detail and care that we place on all our long-term fleet hire vehicles.
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Mine Specifications
Our attention to detail and quality care of Mine Specification requirements are what makes the difference.
Reflective Tape – High quality 3M tape placed on the side and rear of the vehicles to enhance visibility during low light. Wider tape (75mm) is also available on vehicles at request
Reverse Alarm – To alert others in the vicinity that the vehicle is moving in a reverse direction & the driver’s view may be restricted
Safety Hand Rails & Three-Point Access – To secure loads in the back of trucks. Trucks new to the Raw Hire fleet have these fitted as standard
Safety Triangles – Placed near the vehicle to alert other road users of a broken down vehicle assisting the safety of the driver
Spare Tyre(s) – Each vehicle comes equipped with a spare tyre which is checked for PSI and tread before hire. All Raw Hire vehicles are fitted with 2nd spare
Tool Box – For the safe storage of tools and equipment required for most vehicles
Tow Bar – The rear tow bar and ball assists in towing a trailer providing the ability to carry an additional load. Raw Hire ensures a standard fitment on all our vehicles. (Not fitted on Water Carts)
UHF Radio – For two-way communication onsite where reception is limited, allowing multiple users at the same time. 80 Channel radios available in most new fleet vehicles
Water Supply – 20L water bottle to supply water containers in all coaches
Wheel Chocks – Chocks are placed underneath the tyres when a vehicle is parked to stop the vehicle rolling away. Sizes are matched to the tyre & vehicle
Whip Aerial, Mine Flag – Fitted to smaller passenger vehicles to ensure visibility to oncoming traffic when going over a blind hill. Raw Hire flags have a flexible LED light to increase night awareness. Fitted to all Raw Hire vehicles
Wheel Nut Indicators – These neon nut covers are a quick reference to see that all wheel nuts are on the tyre and a guide to see if they are becoming loose.
ABS – Anti-Lock Braking System. Prevents brakes from locking under emergency braking & causing the vehicle to lose control.
Airbags – Mine site requirement on Light Vehicles
Battery Isolator – Allows you to turn off your battery from the remainder of the vehicle to conserve power and start a vehicle when it’s been idle for a large length of time.
Beacon – Rotating amber beacon installed on the roof to enable visibility to all vehicles. All Raw Hire installed beacons are LED, making them maintenance-free.
Bull Bar – Reduce personal injury in the event of an accident with a head-on collision. Standard fitment on all our 4WD & commercial vehicles. (Unless fitment reduces the safety rating of the vehicle).
Cargo Barrier – AS4034.1 certified Cargo Barrier fitted in all commercial vehicles (excluding Buses) to prevent vehicle load entering the passenger compartment.
Canvas Seat Covers – Long lasting, custom made, high-quality seat covers to reduce the wear & tear of vehicle seat. (Not fitted on assets with vinyl/leather seats as standard)
Fire Extinguishers – For emergency fires, vehicles come equipped with a secured fire extinguisher
First Aid Kit – For immediate care in the event of an accident prior to receiving medical attention
Headlights On Feature – Automatic headlights on when a vehicle is started. A standard Raw Hire fitment on all vehicles
High Rise Indicators/Mine Lights – Braking and indicator lights are elevated to the roof of the vehicle for improved visibility
ID Decals – Physically located on vehicles for easy identification. Printed on latex with 3M backing for longevity
Internal Roll Bar (ROPS) / Falling Object Protection (FOPS) – Increases the safety of vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle rollover or to protect the cab from falling objects
Healthy and Safety
Our Commitment to Quality
Raw Hire recognises its moral and legal responsibility under the WA Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984, to provide a safe and healthy work environment for workers, contractors, subcontractors, clients and visitors to all Raw Hire sites.
This commitment extends to ensuring that operations do not place the local community at risk of injury, illness or property damage.
Raw Hire has a strong belief that all accidents are preventable, and our broad objective is to ‘Eliminate work-related injury and illnesses.’ We aim to action this through compliance with current legislation and relevant industry standards and cooperation with regulatory bodies.
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