Flyrock Incident During Blasting This information is to assist operators and workers to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to Safe Distances when using explosives and should be read in conjunction with; https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/pages/forms-and-publications/forms-and-publications/safe-distances-when-using-explosives An extract from the NSW Resources…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA provides a report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne on 22nd June 2017. The following information…
Make sure you’re ready: New OHS Regulations commencing on 18 June 2017. On 18 June 2017, Victoria’s new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 (EPS Regulations) will commence. The new OHS Regulations…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne on 23rd February 2017. The following information…
This information is to assist operators and workers to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to workplace bullying and should be read in conjunction with http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/health-and-safety-topics/workplace-bullying. An extract from the NSW’s “Resources Regulator – Bullying in the workplace” (21.12.16)…
An extract of the first major refresh of this UV Guidance Note in twelve years by Worksafe Victoria. The purpose of this guidance is to assist employers, employees and independent contractors to understand the risk of occupational exposure to ultraviolet…
The latest Safety Alert provided by WorkSafe Victoria. This alert highlights the risk of working near the crest and toes of slopes in quarries and provides advice on how to reduce the risk of slope failure. Background In a recent…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for the CMPA provides an extract on precautions to be taken when operating plant under adverse weather conditions. Accident statistics prove that there is an increased risk of personal injury during the winter months. Additional…
An extract from the WorkSafe Victoria website, advises that as a small business operator, you need to be aware of your health and safety responsibilities and identify and control workplace hazards. The following outlines workplace health and safety hazards which…
The Guideline “Working Safely with Geotechnical Risk in Quarries” together with the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual aims to support CMPA members in meeting the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 by ensuring that: Geotechnical hazards…