Written by DAVID MCKELVIE, Director of SafeMix, a WHS consultancy that specialises in supporting the Construction Materials Industry. (CMPA Member since 2004). Providing instruction to workers on how to safely conduct their roles is not only imperative to ensuring a safe workplace but a fundamental duty under section 21 of the OHS Act. Over the …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager. In the last Issue of Sand & Stone (122), I said I would report any response to my query seeking clarification of the regional road maintenance budget for 2022/23. Below is an extract from a letter received from The Hon Ben Carroll MP Minister for Roads and road safety. …
For listing enquiries phone: 03 5781 0655 or Email: enquiries@enquiriescmpavic-asn-au Available in both member quarries and supplier businesses. These ads are free as a benefit of being a CMPA member. To advertise a position in Sand & Stone contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 0655Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of CMPA highlights the benefits to your business for being a CMPA Member. The CMPA is recognised as the principal advocate for the construction material processors industry in Victoria. The success of CMPA, the peak body in Victoria for family, private, Council and State Government quarries; and recyclers; is due …
RECENT EVENTS • EPA Dan Hunt met with E. Gibson via MS Teams on Financial Assurances• Construction and Demolition Waste recyclers CMPA Members, also met with E. Gibson via MS Teams on Financial Assurances• Minister Pulford, regarding supply constraints; CMPA rehabilitation project and ERR inspector’s qualifications via MS Teams met with CMPA Chairperson J. Comben …
Elizabeth Halloran, Communications and Engagement Lead and BEN ATKINSON, Leader of Heavy Vehicle Productivity at the Department of Transport reports on the huge strides Victoria has made in helping sand andstone hauliers do their job more efficiently. The introduction of broader access for Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles and an easier approval process have streamlined the …
Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has published a new guidance note, Reportable Events – A Guide to Reporting under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990, to support quarry operators in fulfilling their legislative obligations around reportable events. Under Section 77KA of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990, quarry operators must report any reportable event …
The adverse effects of alcohol and other drugs is a serious occupational health and safety risk management issue for employers, but especially, for employees who are driving on public roads. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (OHS Act) requires employers, as far as is reasonably practicable, to provide and maintain a safe and …
William Adams’ Global Operator Challenge takes charge at the DIG DEEP Event With capacity crowds and the Melbourne sun beaming, the Dig Deep Event was one to remember. The event was held on Sunday 29 May, dispersed amongst football ovals in Keysborough, Victoria. The Dig Deep committee comprises of an extremely passionate group who are …