Sarah Andrew and Briony Rowley have begun visiting Members around the state in an effort to ensure they are aware of our services and that the CMPA is representing their needs. Sarah has been focusing on visiting the Voting Members, including to date: E B Mawson & Sons Recycling Industries Sarah has also just returned …
Post Transfer of OHS Regulation The DPI will continue to regulate the earth resources sector and to administer all the legislation. The key roles under this legislation were noted in the last newsletter. MPR propose to accelerate preparation/delivery of advice, education/guidance material, particularly environmental and community information. Inspectors will have increased involvement in community issues …
For many Members, taking an application to the Victoria Civil Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) is something different and challenging. It seems the same applies even to town planners! Accordingly, the Department of Planning and Community Development runs professional development training for town planners. Some of the following courses may be of interest to Members giving them …
The following information is an expansion of the guidance provided in the Work Safely Reference Manual on signage requirements for the transport of explosives used in the extractive industry. Legislation There are a number of items of legislation relating to the manufacturing, storage, transport and use of explosives which include: Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2000 …
When a WorkSafe inspector visits your workplace, their role is to assess health and safety, provide constructive advice and, where appropriate, issue notices to require people at workplaces to meet their legal responsibilities or address an immediate risk. Sometimes, people within a workplace may not agree with an inspector’s decision. You can access a free, …
On 18 March, Briony Rowley attended a WorkSafe Victoria MRISC Workshop focusing on plant safety with regards to working safely with machinery and equipment. The Workshop outlined the hazards and risks posed to those in the workforce who undertake MRISC (maintenance, repair, installation, servicing and cleaning) tasks. It is a failure in the basics of …
Excavator Plunges Down Bank When a huge excavator plunged down a bank in New Zealand recently, sensible and simple safety precautions saved the operator’s life. The seven-tonne machine rolled twice down a bank on a building site. The operator was saved from death or serious injury by a safety belt and because the machine was …
Australian Standards for Earthmoving Machinery Off the Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres – Maintenance and Repair – Tyres A new Australian Standard “AS 4457.2-2008: Earthmoving Machinery – Off-the-Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres – Maintenance and Repair – Tyres” has been released which supersedes the Draft “DR 07130: Earthmoving Machinery – Off-the-Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres …
Introducing Equipment to Save Time and Increase Business Efficiency Why use a Tool Carrier in a quarry? Basically the answer lies in the name ‘Tool Carrier’. These machines are such a versatile ‘tool’ in one’s kit that their application seems endless in numerous areas. Here we specifically look at the day to day operations of …
CMPA Workshop Results to Increase Industy Awareness IN March 2004, the CMPA held a Drilling Workshop to identify the hazards, risks and possible controls associated with drilling in the extractive industry. The results of this Workshop were compiled by the CMPA into a Drilling and Blasting OHS Support Document to assist Members in making drilling …