With State Government in recess at present, there are very few investigations and submissions underway. This is anticipated to increase at the start of the New Year. Triggers for Work Plans After many months of going to and fro, the…
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The GHS—an international approach to managing chemical hazards. Although chemicals are extensively traded on a global basis, different countries often use different systems for the classification of chemical types and communication of associated chemical hazards. The Globally Harmonised System of…
Regional Development Victoria’s Funding Initiatives Regional Development Victoria, part of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, is the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria. The primary focus of RDV is on investment attraction, job…
Senate Committee Hearing Report—Workplace Exposure to Toxic Dust In September 2005, the CMPA attended a Senate Committee hearing investigating ‘Workplace exposure to toxic dusts’. This hearing was convened by the Community Affairs Reference Committee and was held over three days…
Barriers and Enablers to Control of Hazardous Chemicals—Silica Dust The information provided on silica dust in Final Report—Barriers and enablers to control of hazardous chemicals in SMEs, was based on 19 surveys (most of any hazardous chemical group). Overall barriers…
How to go about this Annual Task Every year, along with checking fire extinguishers and other safety controls, it is important that the status of the MSDS folder onsite is checked. Produce two copies of a list of all the…
Minister’s Recommendations In February this year, the CMPA put a submission to the DSE regarding their investigation on how red tape can be cut in the planning system within Victoria. The CMPA’s submission used much of the information learned at…
What is the Chain and How Do I Fit In? A little over a year ago, VicRoads introduced new provisions to the Road Safety Act 1986 meaning that the chain of responsibility also applies to mass and dimension limits, and…
Results of the 2006 Victorian State Election After months of hard work on the part of candidates, the 2006 State election is now completed. The election did not result in a change of Government with Steve Bracks and the ALP…