WorkChoices Compliance Check Targets Regional Centres The Federal Government agency responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace relations obligations—the Office of Workplace Services (OWS) – has begun a targeted regional education and compliance program across Australia. In Victoria, the centres of: Traralgon Moe Warrnambool Colac Bendigo Castlemaine Bacchus Marsh and Ballarat have been chose for the …
First CMPA General Meeting in 12—18 Months! It’s been a while so the CMPA is preparing for its first General Meeting for the New Year. The first General Meeting in 12—18 Months! Date: Thursday 30 March Time: 5pm—9pm Location: Metaltec—Cheltenham Dinner: BBQ dinner Being the first General Meeting in quite a while means that there …
Kinder & Co presents the CMPA’s first Workshop for 2007 The CMPA is currently preparing for its next Hazard and Risk Identification Workshop focusing on Conveyor Belts. Date: Thursday 19 April Time: 8am—4pm Location: Melbourne (TBC) Following in similar style to previous Hazard and Risk Identification Workshops including Drilling, Mobile Plant, Fixed Plant and Guarding, …
Bob Jones, Komatsu Australia A commonly asked question of earthmoving equipment suppliers is: How much can I move with a wheel loader or excavator? A good question and one that needs a better response than the maximum theoretical production possible in perfect conditions. A number of earthmoving equipment suppliers have both simple and detailed programmes …
Raymond Walsh in conjunction with William Adams We look at what is new in technology, manufacturers tend to update models every 5 years or so, for this reason we like to wait for the latest model and features to be released which requires the heads up from suppliers who usually know well in advance of …
How the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act will affect you What is the purpose of the Act? The Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 aims to improve the position of small businesses in the transport and forestry industries by providing them with the information and support essential to run a successful business. The …
Rainy Season Ahead? Signs of rain to relieve the widespread suffering afforded by the drought are being keenly assessed. Indications from a number of sources are for significant rain in the March period. This would certainly provide a welcome lift in demand for agricultural lime. If the old adage of ant activity being a forerunner …
OHS Regulations Victoria’s 13 current Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are now being reviewed and consolidated into a single document. Comments are open until 28 February. The CMPA will be making a submission OHS—DPI to VWA As Members would be aware, the regulation of OH&S in the earth resources industry will move from the Department …