Demand and use of construction materials has continued to grow on previous years, with 2007/08 seeing a record 53,909,064 tonnes of product being sold at an average of $13.72, as reported by SARAH ANDREW. DATA for the 2007/08 financial year…
There are a wide number of compliance requirements in meeting your obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2007, Road Safety Act 1986 and Owner Drivers & Forestry Contractors Act 2005 when engaging cartage contractors. SARAH ANDREW investigates these.…
Victoria has a fascinating geology which has enabled the construction materials to thrive as an industry. Following is an investigation into the history of Victoria’s geology based on the information provided by GEOSCIENCES VICTORIA. THE geological history of Victoria can…
Clearly identifying the cost in terms of time and dollars of a Work Authority application is something that is not widely done, however a number of sites have volunteered to do just that with the CMPA, as reported by SARAH…
Weed management is now an essential component of quarry management with Work Authority holders having specific requirements under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. Th e following article looks at how sites can prevent the transfer of weeds on…
Understanding how the Native Vegetation Management Framework applies to the earth resources industry is a challenge at the best of times. In recognition of this DPI – Minerals & Petroleum are working with the DSE and industry to develop guidelines…
With Federal Government changes occurring in the area of industrial relations, the Quarry Industry (Victoria) Award has been earmarked to be modernised, reports SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. WHAT IS AWARD MODERNISATION? Award modernisation involves the creation of a system…
Used oil, or ‘sump oil’ as it is sometimes called, should not be thrown away. Although it gets dirty, used oil can be cleaned of contaminants so it can be recycled again and again. Th e following article from the…
Understanding the time it takes for a Work Authority to be approved is an important business tool. SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager reports. WORK Authority application and variation time frames have continued to increase keeping with the trend of the…
At the CMPA Annual General Meeting and Dinner, attendees were entertained and networked with industry peers thanks to the generous support given by the night’s sponsors. Following is a review of the AGM & Dinner covered by BRIONY ROWLEY, CMPA…