The CMPA Annual Dinner was held at the Pullman Hotel in Melbourne. The night was enjoyed and well received. MELANIE SUMPTER, CMPA Administration Support Officer reviews a fantastic night. With 280 guests in attendance it was the biggest function for…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the meetings with the Victorian Workcover Authority. CMPA had two meetings with Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) in July and August, 2014. the first one was held at CMPA in Kilmore with…
What you should know for compliance with the Victorian Safety Legislation. ROBERT Floyd is the founder and Director of Floyd Industries. He has seen many changes over the past 50 years that he has been involved in providing professional and…
Does your business have copies of the CMPA Reference Manuals? Do you need to replenish your stock of Operator Checklists? Make the most of your membership and place an order with the Secretariat today! The CMPA has a wide variety…
STEPHEN RICHARDS of Richards’ Quarries & Concrete, Swifts Creek & Omeo reports on the development of the family business. Stephen’s father, Laurie, initially trained as a blacksmith wheelwright, started the business. In the 1950’s Laurie worked with the CRB on…
John Mawson, retiring Chairperson reflects on his 3 years in the position, 2011 – 2014 I was glad to be elected to the position of CMPA Chairperson in 2011 and have seen our Association continue to evolve over this time.…
TREVOR TOVEY, Secretary / Business Manager for the Victorian Lime Producers Association provides an update on the recent AGM and Conference. THE VLPA recently held their Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Sporting Legends Club at Sale on the…
TERRY HICKEY, Managing Director for Gordyn & Palmer looks at how they can increase the performance of all industrial plants with innovative industrial automation systems, electrical installations and electrical engineering LAURENS GORDYN & Neville Palmer met at night school in…
MELANIE SUMPTER, Administration Support Officer for CMPA reports on the new mobile plant safety checklist books. FOLLOWING a review by machinery suppliers, company owners and employees, the CMPA has released three new mobile plant safety checklist books. These will replace…
ROBERT KELLY – Manager of Earth Resources for VWA reflects on safety in quarries for the 2013/14 financial year. INTRODUCTION VWA continued its program of initial quarry site visits to gain an understanding of individual and industry site safety hazards…