GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA provides an update on the Working Safely with Geotechnical Risk in Quarries Workshop held in Traralgon. On 4th August 2022, the CMPA held a workshop to support Members in meeting the requirements of…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA provides an update on the General Meeting held in Traralgon. Following a very successful site visit and Geotech workshop earlier in the day, next up was a General Meeting of members. An opportunity…
Elizabeth Halloran, Communications and Engagement Lead and BEN ATKINSON, Leader of Heavy Vehicle Productivity at the Department of Transport reports on the huge strides Victoria has made in helping sand andstone hauliers do their job more efficiently. The introduction of…
Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has published a new guidance note, Reportable Events – A Guide to Reporting under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990, to support quarry operators in fulfilling their legislative obligations around reportable events. Under Section 77KA…
The adverse effects of alcohol and other drugs is a serious occupational health and safety risk management issue for employers, but especially, for employees who are driving on public roads. The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (OHS Act)…
William Adams’ Global Operator Challenge takes charge at the DIG DEEP Event With capacity crowds and the Melbourne sun beaming, the Dig Deep Event was one to remember. The event was held on Sunday 29 May, dispersed amongst football ovals…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager A meeting was held with Earth Resources Regulation (ERR), Industry Representatives, Commissioner for Better Regulation and Nous Group after numerous complaints made to the Treasurer, Minister for Resources and Commissioner for Better Regulation concerning…
The EPA released a draft Guideline for managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for comment. The following is the submission prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. Purpose (taken from https://engage.vic.gov.au/new-draftguideline-managing-greenhouse-gas-emissions)Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions create a risk of harm to human…
EPA release two Contaminated Land Management Guidelines for comment: a duty to notify and a duty to manage contaminated land. The following is the submission prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. EPA released two Guidelines: “Notifiable contamination guideline…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA reports on the Environmental Noise Webinar. On 28th April 2022, the CMPA held a vital two hour webinar on the newly updated CMPA Workplace Noise Guideline and a separate Environmental Noise Guideline…