If you learn to take preventative action between episodes of depression you can reduce the intensity and frequency of future episodes. Do some goal setting and planing. Think about the direction your life is taking. Develop some absorbing interests. Watch…
Chris Rachor 10 March 2004 The tyre awareness course that we attended at work was mainly on tyre damage and what to look for when checking tyres daily. It was very educational and it has made me more aware and…
As part of an industry association, it is important that you are aware of what the CMPA sees as issues that will effect members in the next three to six months. The below listed issues will be covered in more…
Max Hedt Tuesday, 20 January 2004 SIR: YET another tirade against the Iluka Resources sand mine has appeared in your letters column. It was, as usual, just a repeat of the Greenies’ mantra `the black cockies are bereft’, `the trees…
QLD Tyre Fitting Fatality In early February, one person died and another was injured at a mine in Queensland. The two were changing wheels on a truck when a split rim became dislodged and caused the tyre to move uncontrollably.…
What would you do if an important piece of plant breaks down? Easy, you probably say, I would fix it, or if I lacked expertise I would bring in experts. If the equipment was critical and could not be repaired…
A structural change in the Minerals and Petroleum Division is to be effective from 16 February. The changes are simple and will involve no job losses. The objective of these changes is to capture and integrate our business processes around…
The VWA has put in place proposed changes to the way company premiums are set. These changes will be put to the board during the first quarter of 2004 calendar year for approval and implementation by 1 July , 2004.…
On 20 January 2004, the Minister for Work Cover, Rob Hulls, launched a major Work Safe campaign to highlight the dangers of excessive exposure to UV radiation from sunlight, and to improve the level of UV protection for construction and…
SUPER PENALITIES TO APPLY Employees are obliged to remit superannuation guarantee contributions (SGC) to the Australian Taxation Office on a quarterly basis as from the commencement of this financial year. Previously businesses had the option to contribute annually but this…