The EPA released a draft Guideline for managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for comment. The following is the submission prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. Purpose (taken from https://engage.vic.gov.au/new-draftguideline-managing-greenhouse-gas-emissions)Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions create a risk of harm to human health and the environment as they contribute to an increase in climate change risks. This …
EPA release two Contaminated Land Management Guidelines for comment: a duty to notify and a duty to manage contaminated land. The following is the submission prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. EPA released two Guidelines: “Notifiable contamination guideline – Duty to notify of contaminated land” (publication 2008.1 July 2021) and “Assessing and controlling …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA reports on the Environmental Noise Webinar. On 28th April 2022, the CMPA held a vital two hour webinar on the newly updated CMPA Workplace Noise Guideline and a separate Environmental Noise Guideline that enables compliance with the new Environment Protection Act 2017. The webinar attracted 36 members …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager The Victorian construction and demolition waste (C&D) recycling industry is proud of its contribution to the circular economy with many of our members being at the forefront of product development and reuse of construction materials across Victoria and Australia, these businesses being pioneers in the industry and in business …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of the CMPA provides an extract from the CMPA’s latest guideline – Workplace Noise Management. The latest CMPA Guideline “Workplace Noise Management” aims to provide members with an understanding of industry best practices in managing noise hazards. As well as supporting them to meet the requirements of the Victorian OHS …
Armed with an idea and a mere £500, Leo Edward Tutt joined forces with Edward Bryant in 1943 and started an empire that is now one of Australia’s largest construction equipment sales, manufacturing, and distribution companies – Tutt Bryant Limited. No stranger to entrepreneurial flair, the FUCHS Lubricants brand story begins in a similar way, …
Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. Question 1 Is RCSD a hazardous substance and does a Safety Data Sheet need to be established? Response 1 RCSD is classified as a hazardous substance by Safe Work Australia.Hazardous substances are those that, following worker exposure, can have an adverse effect on …
MRSDA Reform DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager. The Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA) reform proposed by Earth Resources (Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions, Victorian Government) created much consternation and discussion at the CMPA Management Committee in February 2022. The Management Committee is not convinced that the proposals by Earth Resources are …
For listing enquiries phone: 03 5781 0655 or Email: enquiries@cmpavic.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 0655 Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au
New CDE wash plant for sand and gravel supplier Burdett’s The 250tph dredge and dry-fed wash plant has exceeded the company’s operational efficiency goals. (Burdett Sands an inaugural member of the CMPA combine with CDE an Associate member since 2017). Based in Victoria, Burdett’s has invested in a new, dredge and dry-fed wash plant from …