All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • New Look at Dust Issues

    A broad cross section of industry participants recently came together to discuss the key issues around dust control at quarry operations. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY reports on the outcomes of the workshop. OVER 20 people from...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • Shot Firers get a Blast

    The CMPA and Box Hill TAFE conducted two training and assessment days in November last year, see below for comments from ADAM GORDON one of the trainers. I think a major advantage of anyone attending a CMPA...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • DPI Update (Issue 48)

    JOHN MITAS, Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations reports on the new regulatory framework for Victoria’s extractive industries. ON 1 January 2010, the Extractive Industries Development Act 1995 (EIDA) will be repealed and the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development)...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • VLPA Update (Issue 48)

    PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Lime Producers Association reports on the latest happenings of the VLPA. THE VLPA held its AGM and annual conference at the Warrnambool Bowls Club in late November with an associated fi eld...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • Your Business and your Insurance Contracts Don’t let each other down

    There are two burning issues which if not clearly understood can seriously affect any business. It is imperative that OAMPS, as insurance and risk advisers, do not turn a blind eye to potential exposures simply because an...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • WorkSafe Warns – Keep Kids off Quarry Sites These Holidays

    Quarry operators need to be mindful of public safety at their site, especially during the holiday season. WorkSafe provides some guidance on this issue. WORKSAFE Victoria reminds quarry managers and workers to keep children away from quarry...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • Truck and Dog Trailers get VicRoads tick of Approval for Greater Productivity

    Compliant truck and dog trailer combinations will be able to increase their payload under new VicRoads Guidelines. VicRoad provides a summary of the situation below. THE Victorian quarrying industry is set to make productivity gains following a...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • Safety should be the prime focus for all operators

    The latest safety statistics from WorkSafe show that there is still plenty of work to be done to improve safety in Victoria’s extractive industry. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY presents an overview of the latest findings. AN...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • Fireproofing Your Quarry

    The CFA have produced a publication Preparing your property, that aims to assist you to fireproof your properties in the country, including quarry sites. This is summarised below. YOU can reduce the spread, speed and heat of...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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  • DUST MANAGEMENT

    Most employers and employees of construction material processing business are aware that dusts can be a serious health hazard. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s Work Safely Reference Manual outlining two potential Dust Hazards in your...

    • Posted January 18, 2010
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