All posts by enquiries@cmpavic.asn.au

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    The damage you can’t see: The hidden risks for unprotected conveyor belts

    CHRISTINE KINDER, Marketing Manager for Kinder Australia Pty Ltd provides a report on Capotex Belt Conveyor Covers. Idle conveyors which have no shelter are more at risk of increased belt damage caused by surface cracking than conveyors that are...

    • Posted September 27, 2016
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  • Moree Quarries

    BOB FERGUSON, Quarry Manager for Moree Quarries provides an insight into the history of the site.  Moree Quarries was established in 1946 by the then Associated Quarries , they operated for a short time before selling to Mr Jack...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • From the Secretariat – Issue 87

    Change in Ministers DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager for the CMPA outlines the changes to the Ministerial portfolio under the Andrews Government. On 23 May 2016, the Andrews Government announced a change in Ministerial portfolios. Minister Lili D’Ambrosio (former Minister...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • CMPA News – (Issue 87)

    2016/17 Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual The CMPA Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual 2016/17 is currently being produced with the intention of delivering the manual to members by the end of August 2016. For all associates, the membership renewal...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • Geotechnical Risk in Quarries

    The CMPA provides an exerpt from the “Working Safely with Geotechnical Risk in Quarries’” Guideline. Tragically, there have been 2 fatalities in Victoria this year at separate quarries one in March and one in May. These are under investigation...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • 2013/14 Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Review

    Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has just released the 2013/14 statistical review (available at http://earthresources.efirst.com.au/categories.asp?cID=46&c=151340). An analysis of the data for the volume of extractive material sold in tonnes demonstrates the downturn has continued from 2012/13 down by 17% – this is...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • Earth Resources Regulation Reform

    DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA reports on the Earth Resources Regulation Reform. The reform process within Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) is still underway. Positions have been advertised for the new structure of Earth Resources Regulation with...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • VicRoads Post Budget 2016/17 Industry Briefing

    DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA looks at the post budget briefing from VicRoads. The following are highlights taken from the VicRoads post budget briefing presentation by Peter Todd VicRoads Chief Operating Officer held on 20 June...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • Working Near Slopes in Quarries

    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...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • Cleaning Out Pugmill

    GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager from the CMPA provides an extract from the soon to be completed CMPA’s “Conduct Blending & Mixing Reference Manual” providing some handy hints on maintaining your pugmill. Pugmills are the main component of...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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