All posts by Gavin Moreira
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Vehicle Loading Crane Safety
Vehicle loading crane safety is an important OHS issue within the extractive industry. Below is a Health and Safety Solution provided by WORKCOVER TASMANIA. DETAILS Recently a person was fatally injured as a result of being crushed...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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A Mosaic of Members Views
To celebrate the ten year anniversary of the CMPA, a special journal will be published showcasing Members views. TOM MCKENNY from Industri Communications reports. THE special publication to mark the 10 year anniversary of the CMPA, A...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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CONUNDRUM HOLDINGS PTY LTD
MARK WAGNER from Conundrum Holdings Pty Ltd reports how the company utilizes state of the art plant and technology alongside caring for the environment (as per the below photo on this page). Profiled in this article is...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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Who Takes Responsibility for QUALITY CONTROL?
There has been some recent confusion as to the contractual obligations for quality control measures of quarries supplying stone to head contractors of VicRoads works. TOM KERR of Conundrum Holdings Pty Ltd reports. THERE are some concerns...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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MELBOURNE’S URBAN SPRAWL EXTENDS
The proposed expansion of Melbourne’s Urban Growth Boundary has significant implications for quarry owners in the area. Report by CMPA Executive Director, ROGER BUCKLEY. THE Government recently released its proposed new, expanded Urban Growth Boundary which incorporates...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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Opportunity to Review VCAT
The VCAT (Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal) President’s Review recently released a consultation paper calling for comments on how VCAT operates. Below is the CMPA’s submission. THE CMPA appreciates the role VCAT plays in the planning appeals...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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CMPA NEWS (Issue 45)
By ROGER BUCKLEY There have been plenty of issues for the new staff of the CMPA Secretariat to address in their first few months. THE NEW BOYS OF THE CMPA Following the safe arrival of baby Xavier...
- Posted June 16, 2009
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FROM THE CMPA SECRETARIAT (Issue 45)
A reflection on ten successful years and the way forward with the CMPA, reported by DAVID BATSON (pictured to the right) the CMPA’s Associate Chairperson. A Network That Works THE CMPA and its Members, including Associates have...
- Posted June 12, 2009
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MSC have Moved to Melbourne
MSC Group has recently purchased a ‘state of the art’ office and workshop facility in Laverton North, reports KIRWAN BARR. THE property boasts a large modern workshop and spare parts store (1,250m2), plenty of office space (240m2),...
- Posted April 12, 2009
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New Loadrite X-Weigh Provides Right Solution
Galesafe Weighing’s installation of Loadrite®gear greatly improves efficiency and safety for both contractor and client, reports JIM & ROWENA CAIRNS. GALESAFE Weighing Pty Ltd (Galesafe) is the Victorian distributor for the Loadrite® range of on board weighing...
- Posted April 12, 2009