Working to make a difference...
Our Responsibility
Accreditation
At Blue Lake Refrigerated Transport we have systematically examined all of our food handling operations in order to identify potential hazards and implement controls and pre requisite programs to eliminate risks.
This, together with the Food Standards Code (ANZ) and the HACCP principles has formed the Blue Lake Food Safety Program. We are currently seeking HACCP certification.
Primary Industries and Resources
Certificate of Accreditation - Cold Storage, Meat Distribution and Transportation - Cat 7
Safety
The safety of our workers, customers and our community is top of mind for everything we do at Blue Lake Refrigerated Transport. That is why we have specialised resources to implement and manage our WHS Management System.
In addition to this we have implemented the following:
Covid - 19 Safety Plan
Covid - 19 Vaccinated Workplace
WHS Management System
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
HACCP Based Food Safety Program
Chain of Responsibility - Code of Conduct
Annual Workplace Auditing
Weekly Compliance Reporting
Sustainability
We are stewards of the environment and are committed to reducing our consumption of natural resources to reduce our footprint.
We are constantly looking at improving our efforts in sustainability and reducing our impact on climate change. We have implemented the following initiatives:
Commercial Solar Panel System to reduce direct emissions.
Vehicle upgrades for increased efficiency and lower fuel consumption.
Diesel exhaust fluid used to reduce harmful gases released into the
atmosphere.
Recycling
- Rubbish recyclables, truck tyres, plastic pallet wrap, gas cylinders, office
paper and consumables returned for recycling.
- Damaged pallets repaired for re use or returned for recycling.
- Customer carton carboard is picked up complementary from our customer
sites and taken to recycling depots.
Liquid Waste
- Eco friendly and biodegradable truck wash is used when washing vehicles to
eliminate the release of toxins that pollute water and air.
- Spill kits in place to protect workers, collect liquid spills and protect
the environment.
Enviroment
Supporting Our Community
Blue Lake Refrigerated Transport are very proud to support and give back to our community. Our sponsorship and donations to organisations and events has made a huge difference to people living with disabilities, mental health, serious illness and to our local clubs.
Great Cycle Challenge
Congratulations to Ashley our long time employee for taking part in the "Great Cycle Challenge" and raising much needed funds to fight kids cancer.
We are very proud to be an annual sponsor of the event and
to make a difference to the lives of children and their families.
