DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA provides the following important information Employers’ Fatigue Management Responsibilities and CMPA’s On Road Truck Pickup and Delivery Checklist (reviewed by Victoria Police). It has come to the Secretariat’s attention, due to an…
Since 20 July 2021, WorkSafe Victoria inspectors have been able to issue infringement notices with on the spot fines of up to $1,817 for certain offences, such as working without a required license, registration, qualification, experience or supervision, or the…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held via MS Teams back on 3rd June 2021. The following…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager from the CMPA provides an extract from CMPA’s “Worksafely Reference Manual” and “RCSD Management Guideline” on PPE requirements. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be utilised in situations where other methods of controlling hazards cannot be…
WorkSafe has issued a reminder about the risks associated with mobile plant operating over uneven ground after multiple recent incidents involving rollovers at quarries. Background In recent months’ WorkSafe have been notified of a number of incidents involving mobile plant…
WorkSafe has issued a reminder about controlling the risks associated with operating conveyors used in mining and quarrying operations. Background An employee seriously injured their arm while maintaining a mobile conveyor. The conveyor was operating at the time of the…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held via MS Teams back on 25th February 2021. The following…
Unfortunately it is not uncommon for Truck Bodies, Excavators Booms, Concrete Pump Booms, Elevated Work Platforms and Cranes to come into contact with Overhead Power Lines. These incidents have the potential to result in a range of serious consequences such…
Hot Works are activities that involve the introduction of a flame or spark and have the potential to cause a fire if that flame or spark combines with fuel and oxygen. Tasks such as welding, gas cutting and grinding are…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a brief report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne back on 5th March 2020. The…