WORKSAFE have produced a guidance note (summarised below) that aims to assist employers and workers in the quarrying industry to understand the risk of over-exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation in sunlight and to develop and adopt effective sun protection measures…
This Sand & Stone special feature provides the Executive Summary to the An Unsustainable Future report. This major undertaking by the CMPA for the first time: Documents the real costs in both owner’s time and professional charges in obtaining a…
A golden age for our industry concluded recently with the peaceful passing of David Barro on the 24th June 2009. All associated with the CMPA pass on their condolences to the Barro family. A brief profile of this influential leader…
In today’s competitive business environment, there are plenty of resources available that provide advice or assistance that will enable you to grow your business. ROGER BUCKLEY provides an overview of Government programs. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY WorkHealth WorkHealth supports Victorian…
CHIRS COX, from Delta Recycling Victoria reflects on the celebration of 10 years in operation. Delta Group began trading as Delta Demolition in 1974 and has established itself as an industry leader. The group has now expanded to incorporate civil…
The CMPA is concerned that strategic construction material resources within the Urban Growth Boundary will be sterilised, costing the community billions of dollars in additional transport costs. Below is a summary of the letter to the Department of Primary Industries…
The CMPA recently provided comments to the Department of Planning & Community Development on their suggested changes to the Planning & Environment Act 1987. ROGER BUCKLEY, CMPA Executive Director provides a summary of the submission. CMPA Members are particularly concerned…
By ROGER BUCKLEY The Secretariat has been busy organising and running various workshops and training courses as well as representing members views to Government. ROGER BUCKLEY, CMPA Executive Director, outlines the latest happenings. ANNUAL DINNER 2010 It may seem a…
Meeting Our Members Needs Honorary CEO, RON KERR, introduces the CMPA’s study ‘An Unsustainable Future’ . THIS issue of Sand & Stone is noteworthy for the CMPA as it introduces the first supplement we’ve published – the executive summary of…
GROENEVELD AUSTRALIA looks at the benefits of its automatic greasing system. DELTA Rent is a division of Delta Group, a familiar brand on large demolition and construction sites throughout Australia. The Division specialises in dry hire of the latest technology…