John Mitas, Operations Manger, DPI Following is the transcript of the presentation on ‘Working at Heights,’ as delivered by John Mitas, Operations Manager DPI, at the 15th CMPA General Meeting, continued from Issue 19. …The idea is to stop the…
Andrew Stewart, Kilpatrick & Associates WHAT IS CRYSTALLINE SILICA? Silica (silicon dioxide or SiO2) is one of the most common oxides in the earth’s crust and occurs in both crystalline and noncrystalline (amorphous) forms. Crystalline silica, also known as free…
Tom McKenny, Roving Reporter The relationship between a quarry operator, or owner of capital, and that of suppliers in any industry has changed significantly in recent decades. Competition in particular has equated to greater customer service systems being implemented by…
Donna Beaumont, CMPA The CMPA successfully ran its first ever Mobile Plant Hazard and Risk Identification Workshop in Bendigo on Wednesday 9th March. This was the second in a series of three Workshops, with the third Workshop, Fixed Plant Hazard…
Ron Kerr, CMPA Honorary CEO Following is the transcript of Honorary CEO, Mr RonKerr’s speech at the IOQ Bendigo Conference, continued from Issue 18. Knowledge is power, Power is position We all know that when selling something or buying something…
Wes Bird, Allstone Quarries It was the telephone call that I am sure a lot of Quarries would dread to hear. A call from Len Thomas, an Inspector from the Department of Primary Industries; he was calling to schedule a…
Information supplied by Department of Primary Industries The inaugural Strzelecki Earth Resources Sustainability Awards are intended to encourage and recognise efforts by the resource industry to contribute to sustainable development. The Awards are jointly administered by the Department of Primary…
Erik Birzulis, Landair Surveys Landair Surveys is a surveying company that specialises in all land and aerial surveying work associated with the extractive industry. Recently we were commissioned by a number of CMPA Members to locate underground electricity cables at…
Tom McKenny, Roving Reporter A recently completed Members’ survey has elicited a range of interesting responses and results from CMPA Voting Members. The survey encompassed a range of questions on everything from operational issues to occupational health and safety, equipment…
Sarah Kerr, CMPA Secretary With the coming Federal election, the CMPA felt it appropriate to review the major parties industrial relations policies. The following article looks at the policies put forward by the Australian Labour Party, Australian Greens, and the…