Updating the MSDS Folder
How to go about this Annual Task Every year, along with checking fire extinguishers and other safety controls, it is important that the status of the MSDS folder onsite is checked. Produce two copies of a list of all the…
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Cutting Red Tape in Planning
Minister’s Recommendations In February this year, the CMPA put a submission to the DSE regarding their investigation on how red tape can be cut in the planning system within Victoria. The CMPA’s submission used much of the information learned at…
The Transport Chain
What is the Chain and How Do I Fit In? A little over a year ago, VicRoads introduced new provisions to the Road Safety Act 1986 meaning that the chain of responsibility also applies to mass and dimension limits, and…
Election Roundup
Results of the 2006 Victorian State Election After months of hard work on the part of candidates, the 2006 State election is now completed. The election did not result in a change of Government with Steve Bracks and the ALP…
Native Vegetation – CMPA Position
The CMPA recently sent a native vegetation position paper to the incoming Ministry and Shadow Ministry to ensure that they are aware of our concerns. Following is the covering letter. The Extractive Industry recognises a significant amount of Victoria’s native…
DPI Update (Issue 29)
Noise/Dust ‘Blitz’ The noise/dust control ‘blitz’ carried out by officers of the Minerals and Petroleum Regulation group recently, is now complete. Officers made unannounced visits to thirty-one worksites (mines and quarries) across the State to investigate the effectiveness of controls…
DPI to WorkCover – OHS Management to Change
New arrangements for the regulation of occupational health and safety across Victoria’s earth resources industries were announced on Tuesday 24 October by the Minister for Energy Industries and Resources, Theo Theophanous, with the transfer of the responsibility for OHS regulation…
Asbestos in Quarries
Impact of Asbestos Legislation Since the completion of the review of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the CMPA has been working with WorkSafe to ensure that the definition of asbestos ensures that sites can still operate in ultramafic…
State Election 2006
As everyone would be aware, the State Election has been called for Saturday 25 November. Over the coming weeks, parties will be releasing policies and be willing to listen to everyone—so meet you local candidates and tell them your problems!…
What do Weeds have to do with Quarries?
The Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 The fact that weeds are estimated to cost Australia 9 billion dollars annually highlights the importance of weed management and the need to reduce the spread of any weed species. The Victorian government…