The latest safety statistics from WorkSafe show that there is still plenty of work to be done to improve safety in Victoria’s extractive industry. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY presents an overview of the latest findings. AN analysis of the…
The CFA have produced a publication Preparing your property, that aims to assist you to fireproof your properties in the country, including quarry sites. This is summarised below. YOU can reduce the spread, speed and heat of a bushfire by…
Most employers and employees of construction material processing business are aware that dusts can be a serious health hazard. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual outlining two potential Dust Hazards in your workplace. DUST HAZARDS…
Despite the current economic situation, preparing for the future now will allow companies to capitalise on future demand and the inevitable need for employing new workers. Now, is the perfect time to improve your induction process to ensure the smooth…
WORKSAFE have produced a guidance note (summarised below) that aims to assist employers and workers in the quarrying industry to understand the risk of over-exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation in sunlight and to develop and adopt effective sun protection measures…
The following Safety Alert from WORKSAFE highlights the need for quarry operators and workers to implement safety checks on mobile plant to prevent incidents involving fire. SUMMARY This Alert highlights the dangers of working on mobile plant at quarries and…
Maintaining Safety around Crushers and other processing equipment with proper guarding and work practices is an important OHS issue within the extractive industry. Below is an extract from the CMPA’S WORK SAFELY REFERENCE MANUAL regarding Fixed Plant – Crushers, Rock…
Higher OHS penalties for businesses which fail to protect their workers reflect a growing community emphasis on the importance of workplace safety. ROGER BUCKLEY reports on the trend of higher fines for OHS offences. INCREASING community, government and union expectations…
WorkSafe distributed the following Media Release following DPI’s successful prosecution of equipment supplier, Extec, following a fatal accident at Barro’s Donnybrook quarry in 2005. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CONFUSING INFORMATION An equipment manufacturer has been convicted and fined $140,000 after a…
WORKSAFE outline their issues to date and their Business Plan for 2009/2010. WORKSAFE Victoria has been administering occupational health and safety of Victoria’s quarries for 18 months. During this time, inspectors conducted 231 visits to quarries and issued nearly 300…