Andrew Lumb, Nevett Ford Silica has been a topical subject of late. The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission has from 1st January 2005 amended the National Exposure Standards for crystalline silica, and for quartz the standard has been changed…
Briony Rowley, CMPA Administration Officer THANKS TO D. BEAUMONT The CMPA would like to express its sincere appreciation towards Donna Beaumont who filled the position of Project Manager whilst Sarah was away. WELCOME BACK SARAH The CMPA would like to…
Tom McKenny, Roving Reporter The sharp escalation of a Crown Land licence fee has pressured a central Victorian dimensional stone quarry to the brink of closure. Mr Oliver contacted the CMPA both dismayed and at a loss of how to…
Wednesday 1st June The CMPA Fixed Plant Hazard and Risk Identification Workshop is fast approaching. To be held in Lilydale on Wednesday 1st June, this Workshop will be in similar style to the very successful Drilling Workshop held in 2004,…
2005-2006 Membership Renewals All Members should be aware that the end of the 2004-05 financial year is fast approaching. The beginning of the 2005-06 financial year will see the CMPA renewing all membership applications for the new period. Membership fees…
VECCI ECONOMIC UPDATE Supplied by VECCI www.vecci.org.au For further information please contact: Chris Cudsi (03) 8662 5406 ccudsi@vecci.org.au IN THE PIPELINE This is a very busy time of year at the CMPA with a variety of projects currently in full…
WELL FUNDING CMPA was recently advised by Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) of their success in securing funding for the 2004/2005 Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Programme. The WELL Programme, assists workers to improve their English language,…
Summary of Updates NOHSC BECOMES ASCC On Monday 7th February, the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC)became the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC),under the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The changes to NOHSC were flagged by the…
Regulatory Activities—Mining and Extractive Sectors John Mitas, Operations Manager, DPI
VRFAC Melbourne Forum 2004—report Every year the Victorian Road Freight Advisory Council organise a series of forums to involve road users with issues affecting freight. The forums are attended by a variety of people including representatives from state and local…