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WorkSafe Infringement Notices

By Gavin Moreira

Since 20 July 2021, WorkSafe Victoria inspectors have been able to issue infringement notices with on the spot fines of up to $1,817 for certain offences, such as working without a required license, registration, qualification, experience or supervision, or the use of equipment or substances that are not licensed or registered. On the spot fines …

New CMPA Business Development Manager

By Gavin Moreira

ROSS OUTEN, Business Development Manager for the CMPA provides an insight on his vast experience. I started my quarrying career in late 1976 at the Pioneer Quarry at Bulla. I was employed as an air track driller. During my time there I learnt to operate all manners of quarry equipment including loaders, trucks, graders and …

Victorian Field Specialists working during the pandemic

By Gavin Moreira

TRACEY WALL, Marketing Assistant for Kinder Australia reports on their Victorian Team adapting to the pandemic. The past 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic have presented their challenges for our Victorian Field Applications team, but Kinder Australia’s dynamic duo, Tim Storer and Peter Laskey, have stepped up to continue to provide solutions for their bulk …

New CMPA Associate Member Mactown Consulting

By Gavin Moreira

Anita, owner and Director of Mactown Consultants was a WorkSafe Inspector and Group Leader of the Earth Resources team before moving into the private industry. Anita wanted to start her own business after seeing a gap in risk and safety professionals with practical experience. Anita is a Chartered OHS Professional, Certified Risk Manager, and has …

A Tale of Two Brands – FUCHS Lubricants and JAYDO Construction

By Gavin Moreira

FUCHS Lubricants Australasia are excited to have recently joined the Construction Material Processors Association. Like the CMPA, FUCHS recognises the importance of supporting local industry and is the only lubricants manufacturer to still produce lubricants, coolants, greases and additives in Australia. They have many customers across the Victorian Earth Resources industry including JAYDO Construction. Both …

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 119)

By Gavin Moreira

Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. To ask a question that could be shared amongst all members in the association please contact the CMPA:Phone: 03 5781 6055 – Fax: 03 5782 2021Email: enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au