Hello to all CMPA members. My name is David Crosby and I am the OH&S manager at Quantec Solutions. I am making this addition to the CMPA newsletter to tell you how Quantec Solutions developed its Oxy Fuel Hazard and…
MINING FATALITY: FITTER, TRANSPORT/PROCESSING FACILITY, WESTERN AUST. It has been reported that a 26 year old fitter, died after being struck on the head by the splitter gate in a transfer chute at an iron ore transport/processing facility on the…
Here is some important information about the Dial Before You Dig Service: Dialling 1100 Before You Dig helps prevent damage and disruption to Australia’s vast underground pipe and cable network which carries many essential services, including our electricity, gas, communications…
The CMPA is currently undertaking a major project to create an industry “Contract for the Supply of Materials for Major Works”. This initiative will be the first launch of an all-encompassing document to create the best possible supply and payment…
A Review of: Victoria: Leading the Way This statement refers to 19 key actions the concept being that the Bracks Government is building a more competitive Victoria. The main thrust of the Governments claims in relation to our industry concern…
Groups were organised to brainstorm the different areas of drilling operations. People were split up from their comfort zones of people they were familiar with, and put into groups from different backgrounds, levels of expertise and knowledge. Input from this…
This course, which has a strong quarry blasting emphasis, will be organised and conducted by Terrock Consulting Engineers, who specialise in blasting and blast vibration control. The course will be held at the ‘Golden Cow’, Tongala, with field work at…
Capital Selection, Acquisition and Commissioning Reference Manual (CSACRM) The CMPA Associates Committee has received a draft copy of the Plant and Vehicle Management Manual. This document was reviewed by the CMPA, however it has been noted that the manual is…
Yet again, a member of the CMPA was presented in their local media in a highly negative light with the area’s major being recorded in the paper as stating, “When you live in a rural area the worst thing is…
Offers Opportunities for Extraction Industry Businesses involved in the extraction industry could pick up substantial work from the $300 million Wimmera Mallee Pipeline project, according to Industry Capability Network consultant John Fullerton. The project involves converting 17,500 kilometres of century-old…