Introducing Equipment to Save Time and Increase Business Efficiency Why use a Tool Carrier in a quarry? Basically the answer lies in the name ‘Tool Carrier’. These machines are such a versatile ‘tool’ in one’s kit that their application seems…
Complying to Part 5.1 “Construction” of the OHS Regulations IN general, construction work means: Any work performed in connection with the construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning, renovation, refurbishment, decommissioning or demolition of any building or structure or any similar…
Transfer of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities from DPI to WorkSafe Victoria Prior to 1-Jan-2008 the Minerals & Petroleum Regulation Branch (MPR) were responsible for regulating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in mining, extractive and on-shore petroleum industries within Victoria.…
Enquiry to Enhance Victoria’s Livability The Victorian Government established the Victoria Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) to provide the Victorian Government with independent advice on business regulation reform and opportunities for improving Victoria’s competitive position. VCEC has three main functions:…
Terex Jaques – Safety and Productivity Developments A NEW solution to effectively tightening cone crusher mantle head nuts offers safety and productivity improvements over previous methods. Leading quarrying and mining equipment specialist, Terex Jaques’ Ezitite mantle head nut delivers a…
Memorandum of Understanding between DPI and WorkSafe A MEMORANDUM of understanding has been developed which sets out a common understanding between WorkCover and the DPI. The MOU is not intended to create legally enforceable obligations; rather it provides guidance for…
THE graph below ‘History of Application Status’ refers to those Work Authority applications currently listed on the Department of Primary Industries’ database and provides a comparison over time. ‘With Proponent’, ‘With MPR’, and ‘With Referral’ all refer to applications currently…
THE table below provides a history of Victoria’s unit rate by product over time. The data highlights that whilst the costs of operating in the extractive industry have risen dramatically over the years, the average unit rate of material has…
Industry Difficulties with Native Vegetation SARAH Andrew recently accompanied Chris Pitfeld, Senior Policy Officer of the Department of Sustainability and Environment, on a number of site visits in order to provide an understanding of the different scales and types of…
Native Vegetation and Mobile Plant Add-Ons ON Friday 12 October members travelled to William Adams Laverton for a CMPA Briefing focusing on: Draft Guidelines for Native Vegetation Management, and Mobile Plant Add-Ons Draft Guidelines for Native Vegetation Management These Guidelines…