All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • Increased wage rates for Modern Awards

    Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2011 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure...

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • INDUSTRY SPECIFIC CREDIT TERMS & CONDITIONS

    Does the industry have specific Credit Terms and Conditions of Trade? Wouldn’t it be invaluable for all members to have a similar template in which to provide to their customers? Following discussions with CMPA members and others...

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • VLPA Update (Issue 57)

    PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victoria Limestone Producers Association. WESTERNPORT FIELD DAYS VLPA recently worked with Westernport Catchment Landcare Network on two very successful field days covering the subjects of soil pH and soil carbon....

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • Managing Hazardous Substances – Hot Works

    Hazardous substances are those that may be harmful to human health. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s “Work Safely Reference Manual” providing handy hints on managing hazardous substances on your site especially Hot Works. IT is...

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • What are the benefits of workforce training?

    STACEY CLARK, Course Coordinator – Mining at the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) discusses the benefits of training being conducted within the extractives industry. THE benefits of training are numerous and cover increased productivity and compliance...

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • Maintenance around Explosive Magazines

    DARREN WATSON, Senior Field Officer, WorkSafe Victoria has been undertaking visits to quarries across the state and a common issue that has been identified is general maintenance around explosives magazines. DUE to changes in processes many quarries...

    • Posted June 9, 2011
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  • Efficient Regulatory Framework

    RON KERR, CMPA’s Honorary CEO reviews the requirements on an efficient regulatory framework. OVER the last 10 years I have been privileged to hold discussions with many members of the CMPA and other industry participants. All have...

    • Posted June 8, 2011
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  • Staying safe is a team effort

    BRUCE MCCLURE General Manager of the CMPA comments on the topic that the health and safety of employees at each works site depends on each and every one of us. The life of a quarry manager in...

    • Posted June 8, 2011
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  • The 2011 Annual Dinner

    The 2011 Annual Dinner is almost upon us, here is a last minute update by GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA. WHO is up for a fun night or an enjoyable weekend away? If the answer is yes,...

    • Posted June 8, 2011
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  • WORK HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

    One of those cliches oft en used is “do you want the good news first or the bad news”. Irrespective of your response the news is just something that you do not want. BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA’s General...

    • Posted June 8, 2011
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