PHILIP BREWIN, Accredited Specialist Workplace Relations for Nevett Ford Melbourne Lawyers reports on the termination of employment and what every employer needs to know. MANY businesses find themselves involved with Fair Work Australia following the termination of employees. All businesses…
An extract of The Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD) latest safety alert looks at the usage of mobile devices whilst operating vehicles and mobile plant. FOLLOWING several high potential incident investigations, the mines inspectorate is aware of mine…
Worksafe Victoria’s Manager – Earth Resources, ROB KELLY reports on a review conducted on plant safety in quarries. WORKSAFE Victoria conducted a review of all quarry inspections performed between July 2012 and January 2013 in order to attain a picture…
Transportation of materials is a major part of quarry operations. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s WORK SAFELY REFERENCE MANUAL providing handy hints on managing cartage operations on your work site. CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY All parties in the transport…
SEAN KINDER, Document Development Officer for the CMPA reports on the risks associated with Cement Silos. CEMENT silos have several risks associated with their operation and service, due to service and maintenance tasks involving working from heights or in confined…
BRUCE McCLURE General Manager CMPA comments on the Federal Opposition’s approach to the reduction of red tape. BRUCE McClure, General Manager of the CMPA recently attended a meeting with the Victorian Civil Construction Industry Alliance where the Hon Bruce Billson,…
SEAN KINDER, Document Development Officer for the CMPA reports on his visit to the 2013 ACE Expo. AFTER speaking with a number of CMPA members exhibiting at the 8th Australian Construction Exhibition 2013, from the 21st-23rd February, the overall consensus…
BRUCE McCLURE, General Manager of the CMPA comments on a recent presentation by Nigel Hadgkiss, Director of Construction Code Compliance Unit, Department of Treasurer and Finance. AT the Civil Construction Alliance meeting held on 21 February 2013, Mr Nigel Hadgkiss,…
BRUCE McCLURE General Manager CMPA comments on a recent presentation by Corey Hannett , Chief Executive Officer, Regional Rail Link Authority. AT the Civil Construction Alliance meeting held on 21 February 2013, Mr Corey Hannett , Chief Executive Officer, Regional…
RICHARD BIRD, Executive Officer of the British Aggregates Association reports on the Planning Policies and the Future of Mineral Supplies in the United Kingdom. FOR some time now I have noted the problems that many of your members have been…