Young, Janet Louise

Contributing factors

• High centre of mass of load caused by undersized pallets and inadequate restraint
• Non-compliant timber dunnage restraint method that did not meet National Load Restraint Guidelines
• Inadequate driver training regarding load specifications and safety precautions
• Poor load restraint capability to withstand lateral and vertical forces
• Lack of warning signage for the 90-degree bend at Collinsvale Street
• Failure to provide drivers with ability to check load specifications before and during transport
• Casual approach to load restraint responsibilities by employer and subcontractor
• Use of standard trailer without roll-stability features for high centre of mass loads
• Lack of load shift documentation and analysis before incident

Coroner's recommendations

1. Queensland Transport incorporate information about driver responsibility for loads generally and risks of rollover at low speed for high centre of mass loads in training for new Chain of Responsibility legislation
2. Queensland Transport investigate Electronic Stability Program systems and if suitable and viable, take up with industry and National Transport Commission for wider use
3. Brisbane City Council erect truck tilting sign in Collinsvale Street within 2 months
4. Brisbane City Council undertake safety audit of Collinsvale Street to determine additional safety improvements
5. Brisbane City Council assess locations within its jurisdiction identified in Webcrash data for safety improvements
6. Department of Main Roads issue directive to review Webcrash database to identify locations with clusters of accidents and assess for safety improvements