CHRISTINE KINDER, Marketing Services Manager of Kinder & Co Pty Ltd looks at the driving force behind this growing and developing family business. IN 1985, an entrepreneurial couple decided to set up shop in Melbourne, Victoria. From the very first day, Neil and Christine Kinder decided that Kinder & Co would keep family values and …
CMPA Honorary Voting Member, Andrew Lumb reflects on the development of his career and his involvement in the quarry industry. I was born and bred in Melbourne, and after finishing my schooling at Wesley College (after Robin Hocking) went to Melbourne University where I studied law and arts. In those days Melbourne University was the …
TAHLIA JOVIC, National Sales & Marketing Administration Assisitant for CJD Equipment reports on the multiple Loader sale to Burdett Sands. BURDETT Sands Pty Ltd is a Victorian company that supply quarry construction materials as well as transporting a variety of sand types and raw materials throughout the state. Recently and after much research and a …
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. BLUE GUMS COMING OUT – SOIL WILL NEED LIME With extensive blue gum plantations coming out and returning to cropping and pasture, those involved in the process are indicating the pH needs lifting so this is presenting a new niche market for lime especially …
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations, looks at the issue of Dust Control on a quarry site. WITH the recent record dry spell, it is important that dust impacts from mining and quarrying operations are minimised. An extract from the Code of Practice for Small Quarries on dust control outlines recommended practice on …
Mead Partners Chartered Accountants have provided a number of timely articles that comment on issues that impact on all businesses associated with the CMPA. WITH 2013 shaping up to be an unpredictable year, it is worthwhile to use this time in setting up an effective business strategy to deal with any financial uncertainty. Sentiment among …
PHILIP BREWIN, Accredited Specialist Workplace Relations for Nevett Ford Melbourne Lawyers reports on the termination of employment and what every employer needs to know. MANY businesses find themselves involved with Fair Work Australia following the termination of employees. All businesses need to take preventative action to avoid the time and expense of such disputes. Businesses …
An extract of The Department of Natural Resources and Mines (QLD) latest safety alert looks at the usage of mobile devices whilst operating vehicles and mobile plant. FOLLOWING several high potential incident investigations, the mines inspectorate is aware of mine workers using mobile devices (including mobile phones, tablets or other social media devices) while operating …
Worksafe Victoria’s Manager – Earth Resources, ROB KELLY reports on a review conducted on plant safety in quarries. WORKSAFE Victoria conducted a review of all quarry inspections performed between July 2012 and January 2013 in order to attain a picture of quarry safety issues across the industry. Th is resulted in the following findings: 124 …
Transportation of materials is a major part of quarry operations. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s WORK SAFELY REFERENCE MANUAL providing handy hints on managing cartage operations on your work site. CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY All parties in the transport chain, not just the driver and operator, can be held responsible for breaches of road …