Challenges for 2020 Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA discusses the challenges ahead for 2020. Bushfires The current situation with the bushfires impacting the state of Victoria, in particular East Gippsland and the North East Regions is very concerning. The CMPA offers its support to you in whatever way we can to assist your business …
HAN ALAM of Finlay Screening & Crushing Systems reports on the long term relationship with Adornato Sand & Gravel Supplies. Ross Adornato started managing the Company in 1999 with his brother Frank. Since then the Company has become a thriving supplier of sand and gravel to the Shepparton area and beyond. “My father Sam and …
CMPA Management Committee Meeting Prior to the meeting a presentation for CMPA Members was given on the review of the Work Plan Guideline (see this issue) by Dr Michelle Delaire, DJPR. The meeting proper commenced at 1:50 pm 27 November 2019 at the Kilmore Tennis Club with Garry Cranny (Chair), Tim Bird, John Pititto (Treasurer), …
Respirable dust particles are small enough (0.2 – 7 Microns) to penetrate past the upper respiratory tract and deep into the lungs. Potential health effects associated with exposure to respirable quartz dust, known as Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust (RCSD) are inclusive of but not limited to eye, skin and respiratory system irritation, dermatitis, bronchitis, scleroderma …
CMPA’s submission to the proposed Planning for health amenity and safety buffers questionnaire prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. Overview “The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is proposing updates to the Planning Policy Framework and Clause 53.10 of the Victoria Planning Provisions. DELWP’s (our) proposed updates aim to improve the way the planning …
This article has been compiled in part by Dr Elizabeth Gibson from the presentation given by Dr Michelle Delaire, Director of the Regulatory Transition Taskforce, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) on 27 November 2019 in Kilmore to CMPA Members. The following is a summary of the presentation by Michelle. Context to the development …
The biggest change in 50 years to Victoria’s environment protection laws is coming soon. The new Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 (the Act) comes into force on 1 July 2020. It will be focused on prevention. The general environmental duty (GED) is central to the new Act and applies to all Victorians. The risk of …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA reports on the successful day held in the East Gippsland area of Victoria for CMPA members. On 21st November 2019 the CMPA held a workshop to develop a Template/Guideline on Water Management Plans necessary, in the first instance, for the Work Plan approval process. This will enable Quarry …
MIKE CAMERON from Strategically Yours writes on the Art of Delegation. Delegation of Authority – A formal definition: The Delegation of Authority is a process through which a manager, supervisor or team leader assigns responsibility to a subordinate to carry out the work on their behalf. Also, a certain authority is delegated to the subordinate …
Sourced from www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/victorias-new-workplace-manslaughter-offences The Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and other matters) Bill 2019 passed Parliament on 26 November 2019 and is expected to come into effect on a day to be proclaimed or, at the latest, 1 July 2020. When will workplace manslaughter apply? Workplace manslaughter applies when all of the elements of …