The Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust (RCSD) Management Guideline together with the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual aims to support Members in meeting the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017. It also covers the following: Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust (RCSD)Crystalline silica is the scientific name…
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Operators need to meet the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004 and the Victorian OHS Regulations 2017. This Guarding Guideline together with the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual aims to support members to establish and…
We have a vast range of checklists inlcuding Haul Truck, Dozer, Excavator and Front End Loader, and many more, available from the CMPA website for $50.00. The Watercart Checklist is a useful resource for operator’s pre-start and end-of-day. Examples of…
The Slimes Management Guideline has undergone an extensive review with comments and feedback from Resources Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria incorporated. The guideline is currently being amended for comment and is expected to be released toward the end of June 2026.…
The CMPA hosted a one-day workshop, Traffic Interaction, on Thursday 19 March 2026 at the Mantra Hotel in Epping, with sponsorship from Onetrak. David McKelvie from SafeMix and Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA facilitated the day. David provided an…
We recently updated the Slimes Management Guideline – Issue 2 | 2025 It has been circulated for review to a cross section of CMPA members. When we have received and collated feedback, we will incorporate updates and then send to…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA provides highlights from the AUSMASA Insights for Tomorrow 2025: Mining Workforce Plan. BackgroundThe Australian Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is one of the 10 Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) established by the Australian…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson General Manager provides an excerpt from the CMPA Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template 2020. With the fire danger period fast approaching now is the time to review your Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan. ObjectiveThe objective of…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides a summary and comment on the presentation by Heather Hawkins and Linda Bibby (Resources Victoria DEECA) on the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA) reform. The Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Act was passed in…
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Victorian Building Authority (VBA) have a shared goal of preventing harm to the community from asbestos. We’re working with the construction and demolition industries to ensure you: Understand your obligations Safely manage your risks…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA gives highlights of the CMPA Slimes Management Workshop. The CMPA held a Slimes Management Workshop in San Remo on the 27 March 2025 to review and update the current CMPA Template / Guideline on…