Certificate II in Extractive Industries Operations— CMPA Update The CMPA is proud to be able to offer numerous educational opportunities to its Members for the upcoming year, and report on advancements in numerous areas for the 2005 period. TRAINING NUMBERS…
AUSTRALIAN FATALITIES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FATALITY A 25 year old underground electrician employed by an electrical contractor has died underground at a nickel mine in the wheat belt of Western Australia. Initial information indicates that the deceased met his death in…
Get the Conversation Started Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager Recently the CMPA Project Manager attended a WorkSafe briefing which informed employers of their requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 specifically in relation to employee involvement. These obligations,…
The Role of the Environmental Officer Antony Nolan, Environmental Officer, Minerals and Petroleum Regulation Branch, DPI The Minerals and Petroleum Division of the DPI is responsible for the sustainable development of Victoria’s mineral, petroleum and extractive industries. The Minerals &…
Native Vegetation Exceptions Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager Recently, the DSE undertook a review into the State’s native vegetation exemptions. This review looked at all exemptions from Clause 52.17 of the State Planning Policies that are presently allowed focusing on…
Alex Gondidis, Roylance’s P/L Roylance’s is glad to report on another essential and quality safety item, proudly introducing the Rear View CCTV system which is now an essential aid to safe reversing. The ultimate fail-safe solution providing drivers with a…
Barry Taylor, ILM Services Why are Greases Used? The reason for the use of greases in preference to fluid lubricants is due to the requirement of the lubricant to maintain its original position in a mechanism, especially where opportunities for…
Supporting our Associate Members David Batson, CMPA Associate Committee Chairperson Below is a listing of the CMPA’s Associate Members sorted by industry grouping. Please support our Associates wherever possible, as without their support the services of the CMPA would not…
Extractive Industries Development Act Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager The review of the Extractive Industries Development Act 1995 has begun with all those in industry being asked to comment on the recently released ‘Background and Issues Paper’. The Extractive Industries…
Do You Ever Purchase Ammonium Nitrate For Your Quarry? Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager Do you ever purchase Ammonium Nitrate for your quarry? If you answered yes, read on! As any avid reader of this newsletter would know, the rules…