All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • SAND BEGINS AT ROCK BOTTOM

    TEGAN ELDRIDGE, CMPA Development Officer reports on her progress of the reference manuals. Over the preceding period I undertook a site visit to Burdett Sands in Langwarrin to begin making progress on the Conduct Sand Operations Reference...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • A New Look At Guarding Issues

    A broad cross section of industry participants recently came together to discuss the key issues around guarding of fixed plant. CMPA Executive Director ROGER BUCKLEY reports on the outcomes of the workshop. ALMOST 50 people from CMPA...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • DPI Update (Issue 47)

    COLIN THORNTON, Acting Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations reports on DPI’s latest targeted audit program. SITE SECURITY & BUFFER ZONE AUDITS 2009 During the second quarter of 2009, DPI inspected a total of 89 mine and quarry...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • VLPA Update (Issue 47)

    PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Lime Producers Association reports on the latest happenings of the VLPA. THE VLPA is continuing to monitor the likely changes to the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act along with other industry associations...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • How to Improve On-Site Inductions

    Despite the current economic situation, preparing for the future now will allow companies to capitalise on future demand and the inevitable need for employing new workers. Now, is the perfect time to improve your induction process to...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • Protection from the Harsh Australian Sun

    WORKSAFE have produced a guidance note (summarised below) that aims to assist employers and workers in the quarrying industry to understand the risk of over-exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation in sunlight and to develop and adopt effective...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • An Unsustainable Future – The prohibitive costs of securing access to construction material resources in Victoria

    This Sand & Stone special feature provides the Executive Summary to the An Unsustainable Future report. This major undertaking by the CMPA for the first time: Documents the real costs in both owner’s time and professional charges...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • VALE DAVID BARRO, AO

    A golden age for our industry concluded recently with the peaceful passing of David Barro on the 24th June 2009. All associated with the CMPA pass on their condolences to the Barro family. A brief profile of...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • Improve Your Business

    In today’s competitive business environment, there are plenty of resources available that provide advice or assistance that will enable you to grow your business. ROGER BUCKLEY provides an overview of Government programs. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY WorkHealth...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • DELTA GROUP

    CHIRS COX, from Delta Recycling Victoria reflects on the celebration of 10 years in operation. Delta Group began trading as Delta Demolition in 1974 and has established itself as an industry leader. The group has now expanded...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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