Brain Teaser Witty Will gets a job at a newly opened shoe store called Shoe Shack. His infamous brother, Arrogant Arnold, decides now he can reap up on his brother’s benefits and get himself new shoes, since his old Nikes for Tykes were getting way too babyish for him. One day, Arnold decided to go …
Dangers Facing Lone Workers An industrial accident in Canada claimed the life of a heavy equipment operator in late 2005. The 66-year-old employee was killed when working on a property clearing project. The victim was operating a bulldozer and went over an embankment. The bulldozer reportedly rolled over the operator and crushed him. The Coroner …
New Submission – National Parks Inquiry It has come to our attention that a Senate inquiry is being held in relation to Australia’s national parks, conservation reserves and marine protected areas. Particular reference is made to: The values and objectives of Australia’s national parks and other conservation reserves Whether governments are providing sufficient resources to …
Workplace Health & Safety: Managing Your Workplace Injury Claims… The CMPA Project Manager attended a WorkSafe briefing in late 2005 which focused on how injury claims are managed by Work Cover and how businesses can better manage their workplace injury claims. The presentation was delivered by the rehabilitation and compensation arm of the VWA. With …
Call for Applications: Recycled Organics Market Development Incentive Funding Program The Victorian Government, through Sustainability Victoria, has made up to $300,000 of funding available for producers and suppliers of quality Recycled Organic (RO) products to undertake targeted Market Development activities that will increase market uptake of RO products in Victoria. Applications are invited for individual …
The CMPA would like to welcome 3 new Associate Members to the Association! Earth Tech Services P/L Contact: Paul Spurgeon 03 9844 0228 Earth Tech Services are specialists in the area of mining, processing, exploration for clays, and geological consulting. Located in Warrandyte, Earth Tech Services offer services in the areas of Work Plan preparation, …
Comments on the EIDA by a CMPA Voting Member The following is the main content of an independent submission made by a CMPA Voting Member. A. ACT REGULATING LANDOWNERS, QUARRY OPERATORS AND WORK AUTHORITIES There is a real issue facing the industry which needs to be addressed quickly or else the viability, the ability of …
Contribution to the review of the Extractive Industries Development Act The CMPA was back into the swing of things early in 2006 with its first General Meeting for the year being held in Tullamarine on the evening of Friday 20 January. The Extractive Industries Review formally commences with the review of the Extractive Industries Development …
Welcoming Mr Town to the CMPA Adrian Town is the newest addition to the ranks of the CMPA and will be fulfilling the role of Development Manager. Adrian retired from Terex Jaques in April 2005 after 46 years of employment. Following is a brief outline of Adrian’s experience and expertise in the industry. Terex Jaques …