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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
Will all work authority applications made under the Extractive Industry Development Act have to have a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) in place prior to its approval? No. It will depend on the location of proposed extractive activities, specifically the…
John Mitas, DPI Operation Manger, is currently on annual leave. As such Colin Thornton has kindly updated the CMPA on current DPI activities. Audit Blitz—Progressive Rehabilitation The next DPI targeted audit will be on progressive rehabilitation, with the audit tool…
Submissions Responded To The CMPA has received responses to the following submissions: Senate inquiry into workplace exposure to toxic dust Ministerial guidelines for the assessment of environmental effects MCA Innovation Road Map EPA – SEPP (Air Quality Mgt) The CMPA…
Owner Drivers Update—Transport Contractor’s Obligations The Owner Driver and Forestry Contractors Act was passed in Vic Parliament in 2005, with the intention of the Act being implemented by late 2006. The intention of the Act is to create a legislative…
Victoria & New South Wales WorkCover Schemes to Slash Red Tape Victoria and New South Wales have joined forces and announced historic reforms in their state WorkCover systems to harmonise key areas and cut red tape. NSW Minister for Commerce,…