With current and proposed changes to the way the quarrying industry will be regulated, the CMPA is urging Member’s to lobby Government. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY reports. EXTRACTIVE industry is heading into a brave new world with the changes that came into effect on 1st July 2009 and the merger of the Extractive Industries …
CATERPILLAR INSTITUTE (VICTAS) looks at lower operation costs and fuel consumption following the delivery of the new Eco-Operator Training Course. IN a series of closely monitored case studies conducted by Caterpillar Institute, the importance of operator training was confirmed by impressive savings in fuel as well as improved safety and reductions in carbon emissions. The …
JOHN MITAS, Chief Inspector of Mines and Quarries reports on the latest changes to the extractive industry regulatory framework. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EXEMPTIONS FOR VICTORIA’S EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) advises that following new exemptions for extractive industries within Victoria will apply, as of 1 July 2009: Exemption from compliance with the …
There is currently plenty happening about regulation changes and government policy reviews in relation to our industry sector. PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victoria Lime Producers Association reports. AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY CHEMICALS (CONTROL OF USE) ACT 1992 DPI Chemical Standards Branch has advised that several changes have been made to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control …
TEGAN ELDRIDGE, CMPA Document Development Officer reports on attending training courses and visiting quarry operations to further the development of key training material. MY April/May article commented on my anticipation in attending the Combined Crushing and Screening Course at the Box Hill Institute on May 15th. I was able to meet many trainees and make …
WorkSafe distributed the following Media Release following DPI’s successful prosecution of equipment supplier, Extec, following a fatal accident at Barro’s Donnybrook quarry in 2005. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CONFUSING INFORMATION An equipment manufacturer has been convicted and fined $140,000 after a County Court jury was told maintenance instruction provided by it were hopelessly inadequate. Judge Philip …
WORKSAFE outline their issues to date and their Business Plan for 2009/2010. WORKSAFE Victoria has been administering occupational health and safety of Victoria’s quarries for 18 months. During this time, inspectors conducted 231 visits to quarries and issued nearly 300 notices. While the majority of notices issued were Improvement Notices, 18 Prohibition Notices were also …
Working Safely whilst off the ground is an important OHS issue within the extractive industry. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual regarding working at heights and working from scaffolding and EWP’s. WORKING AT HEIGHTS Working at heights is managed by Part 3.3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 …
The latest safety statistics from WorkSafe show that there is still plenty of work to be done to improve safety in Victoria’s extractive industry. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY presents an overview of the latest findings. AN analysis of the 2007/08 safety statistics for the extractive industry in Victoria from WorkSafe indicates that whilst safety …
Vehicle loading crane safety is an important OHS issue within the extractive industry. Below is a Health and Safety Solution provided by WORKCOVER TASMANIA. DETAILS Recently a person was fatally injured as a result of being crushed by the boom of a vehicle loading crane. The crane was mounted on a vessel. Workplace Standards Tasmania …