A WorkSafe reminder for employers to ensure that work areas are safewhen employees operate mobile plant on raised ramps and elevatedstockpiles. BackgroundAn incident has occurred within a quarry where a Front End Loader (FEL) has overturned whilst topping up edge protection on the left-hand side of a ramp. The employee involved in the incident was …
The CMPA have a number of publications available to assist in the Safety procedures of sites and employees. They have been developed specifically for the Construction Material Processing industry. The CMPA has a number of guidelines available including: Verification of Competency Guideline and Attachments 2024 Work Safely Reference Manual Critical Incident Response Plan Template Traffic …
The CMPA held a webinar on fatigue management in quarries and the construction material processing industry on Thursday 20th March 2025.\Webinar Presenters:WorkSafe VictoriaJordan Sinclair –Technical Inspector, Earth Resources Clare Ross -Senior Psychological Health & Safety SpecialistPresented on Education for employers on Fatigue Management in quarries/construction material processing. For more information on the current WSV Fatigue …
Andrew Burdett gave a thorough account of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Fatigue Management program at Burdett’s during the CMPA webinar held 20 March 2025. NHVR – Key FactsWhat is the NHVR?The NHVR is an Australian government agency responsible for regulating heavy vehicles to improve safety and productivity in the transport industry. Why is …
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an update on the Mineral Resources Sustainable Development Act (1990) reform. The MRSDA reform comes into effect on 1 July 2025. To date there has been little for CMPA to comment on in terms of new regulations, policy positions etc. after the MRSDA reform Bill was passed in Parliament without amendment …
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an extract from Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) Extractive Performance Report 2024-25 Q2 What ERR promised Reduce decision timeframes by 15 per cent by 30 June 2025 (Towards 2030: Resources Victoria Strategy) Approve at least 80 million tonnes of new extractive resources available for extraction (Towards 2030: Resources Victoria Strategy) What ERR …
CMPA held a webinar 20 February 2025 on the Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) Rapid Risk Inspections (RRI); presented by Rebecca Carlton A/Chief Inspector.The RRIs commenced in February 2025. The following describes three types of inspections conducted by ERR. Audit Detailed audit of a specific scope Audit tool (question set) Right knowledge/expertise present Inspection Proactive – …
“We take extra care to make sure that our apprentices are a good fit for the trade and a good fit for William Adams,” said Tim O’Shea, the Technical Training Manager. “It’s important that they have the right attributes to make them a top technician!” For William Adams this is much more than just their …
The CMPA is celebrating 25 years at this year’s AGM and Dinner. Centrepiece at Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open) is the venue with spectacular views of the city to take in. Preparations for the event returning to Melbourne are in full swing with the event to be held:Date: Saturday 30th August 2025Location: Centrepiece …
Management Committee Meeting The first Management Committee Meeting for 2025 was held at the Century Inn, Traralgon commenced at 10:00am Friday 21 February 2025. The following attended Jason Comben (Chair), Craig Banthorpe, Matt Skidmore, David McKelvie, Andrew Burdett (MS Teams), Garry Cranny (MS Teams), John Pititto (Treasurer) (MS Teams). The financial report to 31 January …