Ron Kerr, CMPA Honorary CEO Whether you are a manager, employee or the owner of a business within our industry, vocational training must be given greater prominence within the work place and on the official balance sheet. The position of…
Tyre Shortage—How to Prolong Tyre Use ISSUES The worldwide shortage of earth moving tyres is causing mining companies to review operating practices and to seek alternative methods of preserving tyre life. It is recognised that extending tyre life is an…
$80,000 Fine Reinforces Need For Training In Safe Work Practices Supplied by Thomson OHS News An $80,000 OHS fine imposed on a small family business was “yet another illustration” of the need for employers to adequately train and supervise workers…
John Mitas, DPI Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations TRAGIC QUARRY FATALITY—VICTORIA At approximately 10.45 AM on Friday 15th July, a maintenance contractor was fatally injured when the fixed jaw liner of a primary crusher fell on him at the Barro…
New Victorian Legislation Changes—Timeframes for Lodging Claims Supplied by OAMPS—Employer Compensation Management Services The Victorian WorkCover Authority have cracked down on employer’s obligations for lodging claims within 10 days. New changes have made employers more accountable in lodging claims in…
Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager State of the Environment In March of this year, the CMPA put a submission towards the proposed State of the Environment Report which would be an environmental report to ‘assist in environmental sustainability’. The CMPA…
Supporting our Associate Members Andrew Lambing, CMPA Associate Committee Chairperson Below is a listing of the CMPA’s Associate Members sorted by industry groupings. Please support our Associates wherever possible, as without their support the services of the CMPA would not…
Briony Rowley, CMPA Administration Officer Dependent on the processes, equipment or other relevant conditions the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is general and should be available: Safety helmets/hardhats Safety gloves Safety footwear Eye protection Hearing protection High visibility clothing Leg…
Basil Natoli, Bell, Cochrane & Associates The CMPA, in conjunction with the Department of Primary Industries, is preparing a forum to review Work Plans and the current DPI processes in requesting new Work Plans, variations/updates and their assessment and approval.…
CSIRO Balancing Act—A triple bottom line analysis of the Australian economy Sustainability is a Balancing Act Australians – in the community, industry and Government – are becoming increasingly concerned with ‘sustainability’. Many individuals and businesses want to be more ‘sustainable’…