WorkSafe has issued a reminder about the risks associated with mobile plant operating over uneven ground after multiple recent incidents involving rollovers at quarries. Background In recent months’ WorkSafe have been notified of a number of incidents involving mobile plant rollovers at quarries. The rollovers reported involved a bulldozer, drill rig, water cart and trucks. …
WorkSafe has issued a reminder about controlling the risks associated with operating conveyors used in mining and quarrying operations. Background An employee seriously injured their arm while maintaining a mobile conveyor. The conveyor was operating at the time of the incident. The conveyor did not have adequate guarding to prevent access to a dangerous drawing …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held via MS Teams back on 25th February 2021. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Visits to quarries 1 July 2020 to …
MATHEW SUTTON, Director of WeldCo Solutions Pty Ltd (Associate Member of the CMPA since 2016). WeldCo Solutions Pty Ltd is a Company with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the Supply of Engineering / Welding and Safety Supplies. Our new service available to all ( Weld Testing / Assessing and Supervision to AS/NZS1554SP:2014 and …
Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. What is Social Procurment? Social Procurement is when organisations use their buying power to generate social value above and beyond the value of the goods, services or construction being procured. In the Victorian government context, social value means the additional benefits created for …