A new section of Sand & Stone created for communicating to readers; questions being asked by members to the Secretariat. What is the exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica dust (RCSD)? The exposure standard for RCSD (listed under Quartz (respirable…
Challenges for 2020 Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA discusses the challenges ahead for 2020. Bushfires The current situation with the bushfires impacting the state of Victoria, in particular East Gippsland and the North East Regions is very concerning. The…
HAN ALAM of Finlay Screening & Crushing Systems reports on the long term relationship with Adornato Sand & Gravel Supplies. Ross Adornato started managing the Company in 1999 with his brother Frank. Since then the Company has become a thriving…
CMPA Management Committee Meeting Prior to the meeting a presentation for CMPA Members was given on the review of the Work Plan Guideline (see this issue) by Dr Michelle Delaire, DJPR. The meeting proper commenced at 1:50 pm 27 November…
Respirable dust particles are small enough (0.2 – 7 Microns) to penetrate past the upper respiratory tract and deep into the lungs. Potential health effects associated with exposure to respirable quartz dust, known as Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust (RCSD) are…
CMPA’s submission to the proposed Planning for health amenity and safety buffers questionnaire prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. Overview “The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is proposing updates to the Planning Policy Framework and Clause 53.10 of…
This article has been compiled in part by Dr Elizabeth Gibson from the presentation given by Dr Michelle Delaire, Director of the Regulatory Transition Taskforce, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) on 27 November 2019 in Kilmore to CMPA…
The biggest change in 50 years to Victoria’s environment protection laws is coming soon. The new Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 (the Act) comes into force on 1 July 2020. It will be focused on prevention. The general environmental duty…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA reports on the successful day held in the East Gippsland area of Victoria for CMPA members. On 21st November 2019 the CMPA held a workshop to develop a Template/Guideline on Water Management Plans…
MIKE CAMERON from Strategically Yours writes on the Art of Delegation. Delegation of Authority – A formal definition: The Delegation of Authority is a process through which a manager, supervisor or team leader assigns responsibility to a subordinate to carry…