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…
Wimmera Crushing and Processing has bought the region’s first Trakpactor, a remote-control-operated mobile rock crusher, one of only eight in Australia. The 428-model Trakpactor can crush a variety of rocks through its three-stage hammer mill crushing unit. Rocks the size…
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! The CMPA would like to thank all those who attended the CMPA Annual Dinner on Saturday 14th August. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all and provided a great chance to catch up with old friends…
By: Brian CalovicQuarry Manager Stawell Quarries Earlier this year it was decided to fit Automatic greasing systems to the mobile plant at the quarry to reduce risk to operators by removing the need for manual greasing. By removing this task…
By Paul Wilkins Recognition of Family Business was the theme of the night as members from all over the state came together for the CMPA Annual Dinner. From Bendigo to Ballarat, Cohuna to Campbellfield, or Trafalgar to Tylden, CMPA members…
By Paul Wilkins Bob Beaumont from Beauchamp Consulting was one of the keynote speakers at the CMPA annual dinner. Recognition of Family Businesses was the theme of the evening, and with his many years of experience investing in family businesses,…
An attempt to flood the Victorian Extractive Industry with a work place fatigue questionnaire prior to thorough consultation was thwarted on the 2nd May when the CMPA and the VMEC refused to be party to the proposed investigation. People at…
Chief Inspector of Quarries, John Mitas, a regular at CMPA meetings, discussed regulation and compliance as well as giving a brief on recently reported safety incidents at GM#12. The incidents included a fall from a loader, engulfment in a crushed…
In an industry heavily regulated through Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation a business requires the cooperation of all persons involved to keep the business afloat. Safety policies, management systems and procedures are only as good as the ability…