New TAIC #railsafety report. TAIC calls on KiwiRail to improve training for #hirail operations and soft skills; and to make it easier for supervisors to do their work safely. On a curve in the rail line, a Hi-Rail vehicle drove into another HRV that was stationary. One worker injured. It happened because: * Not enough communicated to be safe. * Vehicle driven too fast to be safe * Supervisor too busy to be safe https://lnkd.in/ghKG_uh3 #safetyfirst #workplacesafety #safety #softskills
Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Public Safety
Wellington, WGTN 1,062 followers
TAIC determines circumstances and causes of accidents and incidents to avoid recurrences. It does not ascribe blame.
About us
The New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission determines the circumstances and causes of selected aviation, marine, and rail accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future. It does not ascribe blame. TAIC helps New Zealand fulfill international obligations to conduct independent and impartial safety-focused investigations, as required by United Nations conventions. The Commission pursues its goal of 'No repeat accidents - ever!' through its investigations and findings, and, where appropriate, making recommendations to people and organisations that are able to change rules or practices to improve transport safety. TAIC's five corporate strategic objectives are to: 1. Deliver sound, cost effective Crown entity performance 2. Develop and maintain responsive reciprocal stakeholder relationships 3. Share inquiry and entity information 4. Develop and maintain capable staff 5. Properly conduct investigations
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https://www.taic.org.nz/
External link for Transport Accident Investigation Commission
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Wellington, WGTN
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- accident investigation, commission of inquiry, rail accident investigation, air accident investigation, marine accident investigation, and transport safety
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10 Brandon Street
Wellington, WGTN 6011, NZ
Employees at Transport Accident Investigation Commission
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TAIC is hiring. We're seeking a Human Factors Investigator. You'll work as a human factors investigator for TAIC's air, rail, and marine accident inquiries, deployed to accident sites. For more info contact Jacaleen:
Human factors experts - we've an excellent opportunity based in Wellington for a human factors expert to join the TAIC team as an HF Investigator. You'll provide advice, guidance, and tools to the team, as well as providing an HF lens across rail, air, and marine accidents. We're seeking a human factors expert for this role - you might be in practice or academia, but you'll have strong academic qualifications and credibility. Opportunities like this don't come up everyday, so do reach out for a confidential chat or click on the link to apply now. #humafactors #behaviouralscience #talentinternational https://lnkd.in/g_QVzTqu
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New TAIC #marinesafety inquiry. Fishing vessel Chokyo Maru No. 68 ran aground near The Noises islands in the Hauraki Gulf with 27 crew on board. The vessel was re-floated and towed to Auckland without further incident. Nobody was injured. https://lnkd.in/g46H2BQj
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New TAIC #railsafety inquiry. The deck of a rail bridge began to sag after a bridge pier went missing in flood waters. Serious rail safety implications, but no trains on the bridge and all trains were prevented from crossing the bridge. Incident occurred on Bridge 57 over Rangitata River on 12 April south of Ealing in Canterbury. https://lnkd.in/g4b4RqCS #InfrastructureSafety #bridgeengineering #infrastructur
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New #marinesafety inquiry. The reported circumstances were that the New Zealand registered fishing vessel Pacific Challenger was fishing about 6 nautical miles off the Waimārama coast, Hawke’s Bay. In the vessel’s wheelhouse, the mate took over watchkeeping duties from the skipper at 1800. The skipper remained in the wheelhouse till about 2000 then went outside. At about 2045 when the skipper had not returned, the mate raised an alarm and alerted the crew. Despite an extensive search, the skipper was not found and is missing.
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New TAIC #aviationsafety inquiry. An Airbus A320 passenger aircraft was on approach to Auckland Airport, approx 2000' over South Auckland, when reportedly a drone passed above the flight deck. The flight crew reported the incident, air traffic control closed the airspace, and the aircraft landed safely https://lnkd.in/dTY--5an #drones #UAV #uavpilot #dronesafety
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New #railsafety report on why train hit truck. Train was at 3x speed. Truck driver fatigued, distracted, presumed no train approaching. Issues for KiwiRail with branch line risk assessments; road makers struggle for permission to work on level crossings. === his is the latest in a series of inquiries into the #safety of heavy vehicles at level crossings. More here: www.taic.org.nz/watchlist. === https://lnkd.in/gXdvbySB
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New TAIC #railsafety report. KiwiRail track workers in tunnel caught out by passenger train. Sprinted to escape. Everyone in a #safetycritical role should be skilled at communicating clearly; making good decisions; working in teams; situational awareness. #softskills #safetyfirst #WorkplaceSafety https://lnkd.in/g9uRa7-H === This is the latest in a series of inquiries into the #safety of people who work in the rail corridor. More here: www.taic.org.nz/watchlist . === Photo: From the TAIC final report - CCTV still shows track workers coming into view as train exits tunnel 5
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TAIC is assisting Chile #airsafety investigation into LATAM flight LA800 accident, which occurred in international airspace. Chile is investigating because it is the State of registration. On behalf of Chile, TAIC investigators are gathering evidence, including seizing the cockpit voice and flight data recorders. [Photo: the incident aircraft at Auckland Airport, registration CC-BGG, file shot Sept 2023 (c) Mark B, via JetPhotos]
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New TAIC #MarineSafety inquiry. Scenic cruise vessel ran aground, sustained a breach in its hull and took on water. It was refloated later that evening and returned to its berth at Deep Cove. All 57 passengers and 10 crew safe, no injuries reported. The vessel is under repair. https://lnkd.in/gk5a_eJp #accidentinvestigation
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