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Defensive driving in Darwin
What is defensive driving? A definition tells us that defensive driving is, "driving to save lives and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others." That sums it up well, even if it comes from the American National Standards Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operation, American…
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Snatch straps can be very dangerous
Sadly a woman was killed using a snatch strap to recover a bogged vehicle, the snatch strap was attached to the towball and it sheared off and flew back through the windscreen, crushing her throat. This fatal accident occurred in Western Australia in 2011. The risks associated with snatch straps are…
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Driving on NT Roads
Staying SafeLet’s face it, driving in the NT is exciting! It is the freedom of the open roads and the challenging road conditions. But you are not a racing car driver and it isn’t what your work vehicle was made for. Pot holes, corrugations and wandering buffalo don’t make for good racing conditions.…
Posted in Indigenous Training, Safety, Chainsaw
NT Indigenous Training Tips
Russell’s five tips for effective Indigenous TrainingRussell Mead’s New Zealand wit is legendary. You could be forgiven for mistaking him as an entertainer rather than a serious Trainer who has worked for Train Safe NT for 6 years. Russell has a unique training style that works with Indigenous remote…
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4WD in the Public Service
4WD Training why bother ?Did you come to the NT for your new job? And find yourself behind the wheel of a 4WD for the first time? You are not alone! James Gorrie Director of Train Safe NT knows how you feel. “I arrived in the Territory nearly 20 years ago. I was literally thrown the keys to the 4WD…
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