[Robert Parton]

Hi, this is a critical risk we are working on too. Current state is that vehicle recovery is done externally except where there is a trained and competent internal worker available.

We engage Simmo info@carnztraining.co.nz to train in light vehicle recovery (utes and side by sides).

There is a strong focus on not getting stuck (a revision of the off-road training by the same provider), recognising when the recovery is too high risk to attempt.

All recoveries are low speed, low risk (i.e. no snatching).

Simmo and his team provide excellent reports from each training that reflect on what they saw in the participants that the business would want to focus on as well as engineering changes that would make the work safer and better.

Because they have such a depth of knowledge across vehicles, trailers etc. they can’t help but add useful nuggets that sit outside of the training which is much appreciated.

Future state is that we will see if we can put together a heavy vehicle, flat ground recovery course for the commonplace bogged down in a paddock or a road berm that is work as normal.

[Stephen Small]

Hi Richard

We undertake in-house vehicle recovery to a point – we have a series of recovery thresholds: flat pull, use of rated kinetic strops, winching using our vehicles, Tow truck/heavy hauler or similar.

Driving Force (Colin Rees) undertook specific training for nominated workers using recovery equipment for each threshold (not all selected individuals can recover at all levels), who are the only ones allowed to undertake any company vehicle recovery. Colin also provided advise on rated recovery points for all our vehicles, and the correct equipment required for each type.

regards

Stephen.

[Stephen Albrecht]

Hi Richard,

MainPower does in-house recovery of light and heavy vehicles up to a point (use formal assessment checklist – basis includes certain % of wheel buried).

Outsource company for recovery is Parks Towing.

Training provider for in-house dedicated trained employees is CANDRIVE (based in North Canterbury).

CANDRIVE advised on recovery kits.
Vehicles must have dedicated recovery points.

Regards

Stephen Albrecht