Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager TRANSPORT FORUM Friday 23 September saw over 40 attendees gather at the Airport Hotel in Tullamarine for the Transport Forum. The forum saw attendees gain an introductory understanding of the recently changed Australian Design Rule…
Sarah Andrew, CMPA Project Manager The CMPA was given the opportunity to provide comments on the new Guidelines for Assessing Environmental Effects under the Environmental Effects Act 1978. The following are the Association’s comments on the Guidelines. Time limits on…
On Saturday 13th August over 200 CMPA Members flocked from around the state to enjoy an evening of great food, wine and entertainment in Traralgon. The 2005 AGM & Dinner was held at The Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon, a…
Membership Renewals 2005-06 Briony Rowley, CMPA Administration Officer CMPA Membership Renewals for the 2005-06 financial year are underway. All Members should have received their renewal paperwork in the mail. As such it would be greatly appreciated if these forms could…
Are you doing all you can to prevent an incident? Ron Kerr The comments you are about to read are personal and are not to be taken as the opinion of the CMPA. With the Annual General Meeting fast approaching…
Certificate II in Extractive Industries The CMPA has been working towards the development of reference materials and facilitating training courses for the units available in Certificate II for it’s Members and the industry as a whole. It is as a…
Ron Kerr, CMPA Honorary CEO Whether you are a manager, employee or the owner of a business within our industry, vocational training must be given greater prominence within the work place and on the official balance sheet. The position of…
Tyre Shortage—How to Prolong Tyre Use ISSUES The worldwide shortage of earth moving tyres is causing mining companies to review operating practices and to seek alternative methods of preserving tyre life. It is recognised that extending tyre life is an…
$80,000 Fine Reinforces Need For Training In Safe Work Practices Supplied by Thomson OHS News An $80,000 OHS fine imposed on a small family business was “yet another illustration” of the need for employers to adequately train and supervise workers…
John Mitas, DPI Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations TRAGIC QUARRY FATALITY—VICTORIA At approximately 10.45 AM on Friday 15th July, a maintenance contractor was fatally injured when the fixed jaw liner of a primary crusher fell on him at the Barro…