CMPA Classifieds WORK WANTED! Contact: Daniel Martin Ph: 0434 177 490 After a position operating machinery. WORK WANTED! Contact: Tukorehe Thompson Ph: 0433 793 938 After a position operating machinery. Previous experience driving pay loaders, excavators & dump trucks. Moved from New Zealand, after quarry work. WORK WANTED! Contact: Greg You Ph: 0421 376 902 …
The CMPA would like to welcome 3 new Associate Members! Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd Contact: Daniel Yearn 03 9464 6444 Liebherr Australia are experts in the area of mining and construction equipment. Located in Thomastown, Liebherr Australia supply excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, track loaders and materials handling equipment. Liebherr Australia also offer full servicing of …
Steps to Prevent Fatalities Safety and health statistics need equal priority with profits and productivity. Safety equals profit Fatalities should be focused on with the same intensity and reporting as profit. Show respect Directors should attend funerals of all fatalities, subject to privacy and family permission. Focus on catastrophic risk Having a low LTIFR doesn’t …
Focus on Community Impacts The Minerals and Extractive Operations Group next targeted audit programme will be focusing on environmental impacts from dust and noise and will be targeting mines and quarries that are located close to residential areas. An audit tool has been developed for the project and elements include site observation, procedures and controls …
Aboriginal Heritage Bill The Aboriginal Heritage Bill has been presented and passed by parliament as the Aboriginal Heritage Act. Further information will be supplied pending discussions with Aboriginal Affairs. Work Plan Forum The DPI has presented the CMPA with time frames for its proposals: ‘Trigger for Work Plan Variation’ & ‘Checklist for Work Plans’ completed …
Responding to Workplace Relations Reforms The Federal Government’s workplace relations reforms have been implemented and many small businesses are seeking advice on how to respond these changes. The workplace relations reforms have affected existing legislation in numerous areas including: Minimum wage and Award classification levels Award structure Opportunities for workplace agreements New framework regarding bargaining …
VECCI Economic Update—Latest Economic Indicators For further information: Michael Wilson, VECCI Principal Economist Phone: 03 8662 5333 Email: mwilson@vecci.org.au
Perform Basic Cutting & Welding—Delivering the Results Three years ago a couple of gentleman by the names of Roy Webb and Craig James from E B Mawson & Sons identified that there was a skills gap in their organisation with regards to on site oxy/fuel cutting and welding tasks. At the time the only services …
The future direction of transport in Victoria The State Government’s Meeting our Transport Challenges Statement released on 17 May 2006 sets out 10 key ‘actions’ that form the focus of the future direction of transport in Victoria. Delivering for the future – The Government has stated that it will inject $10.5 billion into the State’s …
Responsibility of stack site facilities In response to a Member’s enquiry regarding the responsibility of Victorian aggregate stack site facilities for the various sealing programs the following advice is offered: The responsibility for stack site maintenance can vary between geographic areas. The responsibilities for the stack site can vary depending on what is in the …