PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. UPCOMING AGM & CONFERENCE The VLPA’s 2012 AGM and Conference will be held: Venue: Waltzing Matilda Hotel Motel Location: Cnr Heatherton and Springvale Rds, Springvale South Date: Thursday 18…
The latest Safety Alert from WorkSafe Victoria highlights the dangers associated with using synthetic fibre slings, often known as soft slings, in construction. It also provides advice on how to control the risks. BACKGROUND Recently, a 950kg steel beam fell…
MARTIN DAVIES, the Principal Dangerous Goods Advisor, Workplace Hazards and Hazardous Industries Group, WorkSafe Victoria conducted a Blasting Workshop at the Members’ Day. THE recent CMPA blasting workshop covered the following topics: THE BACKGROUND TO WORKSAFE REGULATIONS Explosives have long…
BRUCE McCLURE General Manager of the CMPA comments on the recently released changes to the Standard Section 831 Aggregate for Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing. A revised version of Standard Section 831 (Aggregate for Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing) has been recently released and…
TEJ PANESAR, Director of Operations for TSP Group of Companies reports on the advancements of the cutting edge. LARGE investments in Wheeled Sales Loaders have a very simple yet important purpose – push the bucket into the stock pile, pick…
The CMPA Annual Dinner ventured east of Melbourne to the Yarra Valley Region and the rolling hills of Healesville, where guests networked with industry peers across the weekend. GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Administration Officer reviews a fantastic weekend! AN enjoyable weekend…
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2012 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure your employee wages…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. ‘NEED FOR MANAGING ACIDIFICATION’ In the last edition of Sand & Stone I referred to the National Land and Water Audit of 2001 which stated that: “Regular testing of…
BRUCE McCLURE, General Manager of the CMPA reports on what the Carbon Tax will mean to your business. AS all Australians are aware the Carbon Tax comes into operation on the 1 July 2012. The impact on business is obviously…
GAVIN MOREIRA , Administration Officer of the CMPA provides an overview of the updated On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery checklist. THE CMPA has recently reviewed and updated the On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery Checklist and accompanying Procedure Document…