Entries by Lee Stringer

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Operating Guideline 7 (OG7) version 3.6 released, checklists updated and available on the SLP web for immediate use.

The new 3.6 version checklist must be in use by no later than the 1st of May 2026. Operating Guideline OG7-3.6 2008-2020-isotainer-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2008-2020-skel-trailer-dolly-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2008-prime-mover-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2020-prime-mover-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2008-tanker-trailer-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2020-tanker-trailer-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2008-rigid-tanker-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 2020-rigid-tanker-checklist-OG7-v3-6-mar2026 Update Details in OG7 3.6 5.15 Stowage of hoses and equipment – Ref: AS5602:2009 Section 6.4 – Ref: NTC Load restraint guide – Ref: AS2809.1:2023  All accessories and […]

March 17, 2026 by
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Business Update

A great new future direction I am pleased to announce that Greg Royston has agreed to take on the role of General Manager for SLP commencing immediately. Greg will be your primary contact for all SLP matters moving forward, including training, inspection location auditing, random vehicle terminal auditing and customer guidance and support. Along with Greg’s […]

March 17, 2026 by
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ID Card – Pricing Update – Jan-2026

Price Update For the first time in over a decade, SLP operators are increasing the cost of ID card applications and renewals from $150 to $200 inc GST. The increase will commence from January 1st 2026. The adjustment is necessary to cover our ever-increasing operating costs and scheduled system upgrades. We are introducing improvements in […]

December 12, 2025 by
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Overfill Protection Base “Alert”

Civacon branded overfill protection system base plugs installed in Australia should be checked to ensure they have not been fitted with Printed Circuit Board (PCB)’s as shown in the pictures provide by the NZ Oil industry safety forum. If found, the PCB should be removed to stop any potential risk in contact with the PCB […]

April 29, 2025 by

Battery Isolation Switch Safety Recall

Why the product is recalled: Testing has indicated that the product is susceptible to water ingress, inconsistent with the labelled IP69K ingress protection rating. Water ingress may cause the product to fail.Hazard: If the product fails while the vehicle is in motion it may pose an accident risk to the vehicle, occupants and other road […]

April 16, 2025 by
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Australian Standard 5602 for – Road tank vehicle bottom loading & vapour transfer, is now available for public comment.

The draft standard is now open for comments on the Standards Australia public comments system. Standard: DR AS 5602:2025 Flammable liquids – Road tank vehicle bottom loading and vapour transferCommittee: ME-057 ME-057 Road Tankers For Hazardous Liquids And Gases Public Comments Close on the: 11/06/2025 You can view the draft with latest comments and provide […]

April 15, 2025 by
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Update Your Driver’s license & DG License Details

If you hold a current Safe Load Program ID card please ensure your drivers license and dangerous goods license details, including expiry dates are correctly entered in your SLP online profile. Some Australian fuel terminals are now directly accessing license expiry information from the our databases and are using this information to block loading for […]

March 24, 2025 by

Pilot Program DKI-SLP-Viva Energy

Diamond Key International (DKI) and Safe Load Program (SLP) are working together in a trial that we hope will automate vehicle and driver loading authorisation.  Our Joint venture owner Viva Energy has agreed to host the trial at 2 of their Victorian terminals. The trial will commence on the 3rd February 2025 at Viva Energy […]

January 13, 2025 by
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Try Our Mobile Phone APP & User Guides

On the 29th of January we launched our new and improved IT system, with the launch we have been experiencing some bugs but our IT team have been working hard to ensure these bugs are corrected so that we can provide the quickest and simplest way to access and manage your SLP processes within the […]

February 3, 2024 by