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Issue 39 – June/July 2008

In with the new…

In with the new…

Galesafe Weighing passes to the next Generation GALESAFE Weighing is the Loadrite distributor in Victoria, Australia. It’s founders, Neville Gale and Gloria Gale, were pioneers in establishing the Loadrite brand within Victoria. They have made a significant contribution to the overall success of Loadrite by providing quality sales and service for 25 years. In 1998,…

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New & Changing Work Authorities (Issue 39)

New & Changing Work Authorities (Issue 39)

Understanding the time it takes for a Work Authority to be approved is an important business tool. SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager reports. REGULAR readers of the CMPA News would be aware we provide a regular update on the status…

Out & About With the DPI (Issue 39)

Out & About With the DPI (Issue 39)

DPI’s hydrocarbin storage blitz has now been completed. COLIN THORNTON, Acting Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations reports on this and other matters. DPI’S HYDROCARDON STORAGE BLITZ DPI officers conducted a targeted blitz on Hydrocarbon Storage arrangements in mines and quarries…

VLPA Update (Issue 39)

VLPA Update (Issue 39)

Recent rains across Victoria are increasing optimism for a good season ahead for the agricultural sector. Members are reporting they are moving pleasing amounts of product writes PETER MCCLUSKEY from VLPA. AMALGAMATION OF ACTS The Victorian Government has indicated its…

So you think you can Crush & Screen?

So you think you can Crush & Screen?

If you have already participated in the “Conduct Crushing Operations” and “Conduct Screening Operations” training, you may consider enrolling in “Conduct Crushing and Screening Processing Plant Operations”. Noel Pickering from Box Hill TAFE reports. CONDUCT Crushing and Screening Processing Plant…

Free Safety Consultation

Free Safety Consultation

Selected Victorian businesses can now register for free sessions with OHS consultants, SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager reports. VICTORIAN businesses with up to 50 employees can register for a free 3 hour session with an independent health and safety consultant.…

When is an incident notifiable?

When is an incident notifiable?

A sound understanding of the incident reporting obligations is particularly important. AT the recent CMPA Industry Briefing, Allan Beacon from the Construction & Utilities Program within WorkSafe gave a detailed presentation on incident notification. Following is an extract from the…

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Development of Sand Pit Training Resources Developing training resources for sand plants is nearing completion SARAH ANDREW writes. IN 2006, the CMPA committed to the development of eight training resources to support training in the area of crushing and screening…

Looking into the Crystal Ball

Looking into the Crystal Ball

At the Industry Briefing held on June 20, participants were presented with information on the state of the industry and the impact of the government’s current regulatory approach. Following are the key themes covered by RON KERR, CMPA Honorary CEO…

PROTECTING THE VOLCANIC PLAINS

PROTECTING THE VOLCANIC PLAINS

The protections applied to the native grasslands of the Victorian volcanic plain may affect members who plan to open sites in the area in the future. SARAH ANDREW reports. THE native grasslands of the Victorian volcanic plain were recently nominated…

Cheaper Fuel FOR THE QUARRY INDUSTRY

Cheaper Fuel FOR THE QUARRY INDUSTRY

You may have heard the whisper – The extractive industry will be able to claim fuel tax credits on their next BAS. For those of you whose accountant hasn’t briefed them yet, here is the low down! SARAH ANDREW, CMPA…

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