TEREW Washing Systems (TWS) officially launched the Aggresand modular aggregate and sand washing plant in September 2013. The modular wash plant brings together aggregate and sand washing on one modular chassis, producing three aggregates and two sands on one machine. The official unveiling and live demonstration took place at the Annual Dealer Forum in Ireland. …
Issue 73 of Sand and Stone provided an insightful article by John Pititto on Debtor Management. Australian Reliance as an Associate Member of the CMPA felt to complement the process of Debtor Management an overview of an insurance product which enhances this discipline and would be useful to members. Trade Credit Insurance when partnered with …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager CMPA provides a summary of upcoming changes to superannuation reporting. SUPERSTREAM forms part of the government’s Stronger Super reforms and aims to streamline the ‘back office’ administration of super. It includes proposals to: Improve data quality Allow the use of tax file numbers as identifiers for super account searches and …
SEAN KINDER, Sales Engineer for Kinder & Co. reports on optimising productivity rather than fixing breakdowns. DISCUSSIONS of improvements to correct conveyor belt cleaning is becoming more of a necessity in the mining industry. Incorrect practice in material discharge and the overall housekeeping of the belt may result in premature failing conveyor components, tracking issues, …
WORKSAFE VICTORIA provides information about the importance of reporting incidents on your work sites EMPLOYERS, occupiers and persons in charge must report incidents to WorkSafe Victoria at 13 23 60. Deaths and life-threatening injuries(e.g. amputations) must be reported immediately. Other serious incidents, such as those listed below, should be reported as soon as the employer …
Mobile Plants DAVID HASTIE, Director for Advanced Engineering Group reports on the product Flomax Wire Harp Screens. SCREENING fines and other difficult materials via your Mobile Screening Plant can be best achieved by using Harp screens (also known as Piano Wire Screens). This screen media is still the most efficient & productive worldwide and when …
New Rights For Workers PHIL BREWIN, Director Workplace Relations Specialist for Nevett Ford Lawyers reports on the new Federal bullying laws under the Fair Work Act 2009. FRoM 1 January, 2014 workers who believe they have been bullied at work have been able to apply to the Fair Work Commission for a stop bullying order …
Worksafely Training, Site Visit to Burdett Sands and General Meeting CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in the south of Melbourne for CMPA members. The Members day was held on 20 March, 2014, commencing at Best Western Frankston International with a sandwich lunch and a chance to network with fellow members who …
Proposed Annual fees for Extractive Industry DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, reports on the CMPA’s submission to DSDBI on the proposed annual fees and fee increases for the extractive industry. CMPA has recently made a submission, after consultation with Members, to the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI) concerning the proposed annual fees and fee …
CHRIS RYAN, OWNER of Chris Ryan Earthmoving provides an insight to the development of the business. CHRIS RYAN has grown up in the Pyalong area and it’s here that he formed Chris Ryan Earthmoving in 1989. He previously worked as a motor mechanic for thirteen years until he opened the family’s first Granite sand pit …