Inquiries & Recommendations

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Future editions of the Road Code draw attention to need for drivers to ensure that the sound level in their car is moderate enough to enable them to hear the warning devices of emergency vehicles, trains and other cars.

[the LTSA, MSA and OSH] Bring the problem of substandard connections between stacked bases to the attention of safety agencies in other countries where it is considered the use of dissimilar interlocking systems could result in similar substandard practices.

On 26 July 2023, the Commission recommended that Maritime New Zealand alert all Recognised Surveyors: • to the importance of conducting and documenting inspections of a vessel’s complete fuel system during surveys; and • to check vessels they are surveying have undergone a recent complete inspection of the fuel system.

remove or alter the extended plate to the left of the accelerator to prevent the driver’s forefoot from catching on it.

Review the desirability of incorporating such changes to improve the survivability of accidents which may occur to aircraft with the existing seat design.

Ensure that operators include in their expositions relevant operational material for night VFR flights.

None of KiwiRail's staff involved with loading and securing the wagon body was sufficiently familiar with the KiwiRail Freight Handling Code to realise that the securing arrangement was not compliant with the Code. KiwiRail had a responsibility to ensure that staff was trained and competent in all tasks being undertaken. It had to ensure that the loading and stowage of goods on railway wagons were carried out by people with the appropriate training and certification.

He review the present provision in CASO 20 Part 9 with a view to requiring operators to obtain specific permission for air transport operations at low level irrespective of whether or not they are planned over populous areas.

Take action to address the safety issues discussed in the recommendations of the specialist independent aeronautical engineer's review of the STC process, listed below: The CAA should make the introduction of a redesigned fin for all FU24's a very high priority.

Liaise with Transit New Zealand to review the integrated use of Barters Road and Kirk Road level crossings and take such steps as are necessary to encourage long vehicles to use Barters Road level crossing and to prohibit any uncontrolled crossing of Kirk Road level crossing by vehicles exceeding 11 m in length.

Restrict passenger access to vans while the train is stationery at the platform unless under Tranz Rail staff supervision, and ensure all doors are clear of passengers and closed prior to giving right of way to the driver.

Ensure that training sufficiently equips the crew to properly follow the emergency response plans contained in the safe ship management manuals.