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National Silicosis Prevention Strategy and National Action Plan

By Gavin Moreira

CMPA submission made by DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA. As community concern regarding silicosis escalates, Lung Foundation Australia, on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, has opened public consultation for a National Silicosis Prevention Strategy (NSPS) 2023-2028 and accompanying National Action Plan (NAP). The draft NSPS and …

ERR 2021/22 Annual Statistical Report

By Gavin Moreira

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the ERR 2021/22 Statistical Report. Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has recently released the 2021/22 Annual Statistical Report (available at www.earthresources.vic.gov.au). The upturn in annual construction material tonnages continues to its highest level ever. However, it was noted that ERR had amended the tonnages for the previous …

Safety Management Systems & RCSD Management Workshop

By Gavin Moreira

GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA provides an update on the Safety Management Systems & RCSD Management Workshop held in Epping. On 30th March 2023, the CMPA held a workshop to support members in meeting the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004, the OHS Regulations 2017 and specifically the …

Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Dust Exposure Assessment at Quarries

By Gavin Moreira

DR SHARANN JOHNSON, AM, PhD, COH , FAIOH presented at the RCSD Management workshop. The health and safety of your employees as well as compliance with the WorkSafe VIC Silica legislation, https://www. worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-crystalline-silica-work-and-duties-manufacturers-and-suppliers, requires managers to assess their workers’ exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and then implement controls to minimise exposures. The legislation has …

Financial Management Webinar

By Gavin Moreira

GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA reports on the Financial Management Webinar. On 4th April 2023, the CMPA held a vital one hour webinar to inform Members on how to best stay ahead of the game under the current economic conditions. The webinar attracted 21 members and was for owners, managers, supervisors and …

Instant Asset Write Off – Ending Soon

By Gavin Moreira

Do you have equipment on order or are you looking to purchase new gear soon? If you are looking to purchase new gear, Finlease highly encourages businesses to chat to their finance brokers and accountants on how to best take advantage of the government tax incentives. With these ending in just under six months, there’s …

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 128)

By Gavin Moreira

Distracted Driver Road Rules – Heavy Vehicles To ask a question that could be shared amongst all members in the association please contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 6055 – Fax: 03 5782 2021Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au

Job Opportunities (Issue 128)

By Gavin Moreira

For listing enquiries phone: 03 5781 0655 or Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au Available in both member quarries and supplier businesses. These ads are free as a benefit of being a CMPA member. To advertise a position in Sand & Stone contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 0655Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au

From the Secretariat

By Gavin Moreira

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA. A meeting was held with the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy and Resources on Wednesday 15 February 2023 in Melbourne attended by CMPA’s Jason Comben, Chairperson; Ron Kerr, Hon CEO (via MS Teams); Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager; and Jane Burton, Head Resources, DEECA and Jack …

BARRO GROUP – Support Local

By Gavin Moreira

With economic instability and supply chain constraints delivering constant pressure, there has never been a better time to support local. Given Victoria has the luxury of being home to many world-class industry leaders, the choice of suppliers for members of the CMPA has been made evensimpler. Two such leaders, are FUCHS Lubricants and BARRO GROUP …