By: Brian CalovicQuarry Manager Stawell Quarries Earlier this year it was decided to fit Automatic greasing systems to the mobile plant at the quarry to reduce risk to operators by removing the need for manual greasing. By removing this task from the operator the risk of slips and falls, putting themselves in crush zones and …
Have Your Tax & Finance Questions Answered! New Effective Lives for Quarry plant came into effect on the 1st of July this year. In lieu of the new lives the CMPA has been able to source representatives from the ATO to attend a meeting with members. CMPA Members and their accountants will have an opportunity …
Passenger vehicle takes 15 metre plunge in Quarry The Department of Primary Industries has recently completed an investigation into a falling incident whereby a passenger car had driven over the edge of a bench at a quarry. According to the significant incident report released by the Department, the vehicle somersaulted end over end, landed on …
By Paul Wilkins Recognition of Family Business was the theme of the night as members from all over the state came together for the CMPA Annual Dinner. From Bendigo to Ballarat, Cohuna to Campbellfield, or Trafalgar to Tylden, CMPA members and their partners turned out in force for a night of fun and inspiration. William …
Report by Mark Wagner On the 15th July 2003 Mark Wagner and Pat Kerr attended a VicRoads Industry Briefing Night on behalf of the CMPA. This meeting was organised by VicRoads primarily as an industry briefing for the road building and associated industries to outline projects and goals for the 2003-04 financial year. The meeting …
On the 1st July new inspection and search powers came into effect under the Road Safety (Heavy Vehicle Safety) Act 2003. The key aspect of the new legislation is the concept of “Chain of Responsibility.” This means that all parties in the transport chain are responsible for breaches of road safety in the transport industry. …
By Paul Wilkins The end of an era occurred on Saturday August the 16th. At the Annual General Meeting of the CMPA, Ron Kerr stepped down as Chairperson of the organisation. Mr Kerr’s foresight and vision in setting up the Management Committee meant that positions on the committee were set at three years, with an …
By Paul Wilkins Bob Beaumont from Beauchamp Consulting was one of the keynote speakers at the CMPA annual dinner. Recognition of Family Businesses was the theme of the evening, and with his many years of experience investing in family businesses, Mr Beaumont spoke aptly to the title of: “Three years on, where are we?” One …
A review of the Extractive Industries Development Act as a part of National Competition Policy has recommended that the current method of statutory appointment of quarry managers be discontinued in favour of industry managed accreditation. The review team’s recommendation considered the system of statutory appointment of quarry managers to be unnecessary, believing it places the …
An attempt to flood the Victorian Extractive Industry with a work place fatigue questionnaire prior to thorough consultation was thwarted on the 2nd May when the CMPA and the VMEC refused to be party to the proposed investigation. People at the inaugural project meeting were stunned that the CMPA did not agree with the content …