Hydrocarbon Storage Blitz DPI’s next targeted audit program will be focusing on the storage of diesel, lubricants and other hydrocarbons at mines and quarries across the state. The blitz will look at packaged flammable and combustible liquids (ie. those in an individual container of a capacity not more than 250L) as well as those contained …
After a successful show last year, the Australian Construction Equipment Expo returns to its established home at Sandown Racecourse next February in what promises to be its biggest show ever. Despite being 15 percent larger than in 2007, already the expo is more than 50 percent sold and expected to sell out by October. Many …
Alex Fraser Group a dynamic and progressive company in the recycling industry have recently taken delivery of 2ThorStack2 Model T140-8 units. Currently they use conventional methods of building stockpiles using loaders, however with their unique type of product (recycled and crushed concrete) the residual fine sand cement pack down with the operation of the loader …
Mobile plant rollover is a major cause of workplace accidents and fatalities in the extractive industry. It is with this in mind that the CMPA held its first Mobile Plant Stability Workshop in Bendigo last month to increase industry awareness on the topic. A second Mobile Plant Stability Workshop will be held in Laverton in …
Proposed Compliance Codes Released WorkSafe released nine proposed Compliance Codes in late March for comments. These compliance codes provide practical guidance to people who have duties or obligations under the OHS Act or Regulations. The proposed compliance codes released were on the following topics: Communicating Health & Safety Across Languages Workplace Amenities and Work Environment …
On 1 January 2008 WorkSafe Victoria took over the administration of OHS for quarries from DPI. Since that date, WorkSafe’s designated quarry inspectors have been busy, visiting more than 120 quarries, doing inspections and issuing Improvement Notices as well as meeting with quarry managers and listening to their needs. One inspector reported, “Quarry managers are …
After over two years of hard work the ‘Conduct Crushing’, ‘Conduct Screening’ and ‘Conduct Combined Crushing & Screening’ reference manuals are at a point where training can be delivered on a large scale. This has resulted in a number of queries to the CMPA as to why a student would do both or either of …
VicRoads – Revisions to Section 801 Sarah Andrew and a number of Members have met with Graeme Newman from VicRoads to discuss the proposed changes to section 801. Although a formal submission is to be developed, one comment that will be presented is that VicRoads needs to more clearly articulate the process by which a …
DPI Response to the CMPA’s Concerns In late 2007 the CMPA was asked to review and provide comment upon the draft guidelines ‘Establishment and Management of Rehabilitation Bonds for the Mining and Extractive Industries’ and Bond Calculator. The following information covers the comments put forward by the CMPA and the associated responses from the Department …
Last edition, there was an article giving an overview of how Members can increase the energy efficiency in their business. Over the coming editions we will look at how these ideas can be applied to construction material processing businesses. The advantage gained in both productivity improvements and reduced energy consumption by using AC variable speed …