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Posted in Defensive Driving

Toyotas in the NT

I first started working in remote Aboriginal Communities about 20 years ago in Alice Springs, this involved driving to Communities that were all within 200km to 300km from Alice Springs.  Everyone drove Toyotas and there were many Troop carriers these were very common back then.  The dirt roads were…

Posted in Safety, Chemical

Herbicide training for your staff

If you spray weeds with Glyphosate this course is for you. This two (2) day course is referred to as ‘AusChem’ and is valid for 5 years.  This training will help your staff develop a complete understanding of how to safely handle and use herbicides. If you want to kill weeds quickly and safely…

Posted in Safety

Snatch straps can kill

When the 4WD vehicle is bogged you should look at all the possible recovery methods, using a snatch strap can be dangerous.  Sadly a woman was killed using a snatch strap to recover a bogged vehicle, the snatch strap was attached to the tow ball and it sheared off and flew back through the windscreen,…

Posted in Defensive Driving

4x4 training Students View

The pre driving check gave me a good idea of all the relevant bits to worry about, the tyre changing was very helpful and the session on how to use the various gears and going down steep hills was all very practical.  Thanks very much Robin.Excellent training- thank you.  Best things were 1.) emergency…