ASHLEY BRAKEN, Project Officer, WorkSafe Victoria reports on the safety inspections on Victorian quarries. WORKSAFE is continuing its program of targeted health and safety inspections of Victorian quarries. A significant number of quarry inspections have already been carried out this…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager reports on the draft Model Work Health and Safety Regulations to Safe Work Australia. IN September this year the CMPA made a submission to Safe Work Australia on the proposed draft model work health and…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager provides an update to changes to the use of explosives in the extractives industry. WORKSAFE Victoria (WSV) has implemented over the last twelve months a number of changes to the use of explosives in the…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager reports on the use of recycled materials for road works. OVER the last few years a number of CMPA members have become increasingly involved in the production of recycled materials for use in road building.…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager provides an update on the Geotechnical Guideline being worked on by DPI. THE Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is working on a Geotechnical Guideline which will be available to assist the extractive and mining industries…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager reports on the review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 commenced operation on 28 May 2007. The original intent of the regulations was to provide for the effective protection and…
CMPA Secretariat provides an update of the latest news and happenings. CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AT DPI The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has announced changes in the management structure in the Earth Resources area of DPI. Dr Mike Hollitt…
GARY MCCLURE, reports on the history and development of Bendigo Washed Sands. THE tertiary gravels of White Hills had long been exploited for gold and sand products as far back as the late 1850’s. The gravel in Bendigo accumulated in…
General Manager makes the comment – It’s time for action! BRUCE MCCLURE, General Manager CMPA comments on the number of submissions provided to various bodies in Victoria. GOVERNMENTS of all persuasions like enquiries, they like to be seen consulting with…