All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF WORKSAFE ADMINISTERING OHS FOR QUARRIES

    It’s hard to believe, but it has been a year since WorkSafe began administering OHS for Victoria’s quarries. During this time, WorkSafe has made more than 225 visits to quarries and attended several information sessions with the...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • OHS Auditing – A timely check

    The new year is a good time to look at your auditing systems, and to keep your OHS systems on track reports SARAH ANDREW. REGULAR maintenance programs exist for all mobile and fixed plant. These ensure the...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • WALSH BALLARAT QUARRIES BUILDS NEW CRUSHING PLANT

    RA YMOND WALSH from Walsh Ballarat Quarries reports on their family run business and the construction of their new crushing plant. The Walsh family’s Quarry business prepares for the future with optimism. Aft er 28 years in...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

    The transport sector in Australia is going through some very difficult times. Preparing now for the future can reduce the risk in your organisation, as reported by MARK WILLIAMS, Consulting Motor Risk Manager, OAMPS Insurance Pty Ltd....

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • Industry Performance Improves in 2007/08

    Demand and use of construction materials has continued to grow on previous years, with 2007/08 seeing a record 53,909,064 tonnes of product being sold at an average of $13.72, as reported by SARAH ANDREW. DATA for the...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • CARTAGE OBLIGATIONS SUMMARISED

    There are a wide number of compliance requirements in meeting your obligations under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2007, Road Safety Act 1986 and Owner Drivers & Forestry Contractors Act 2005 when engaging cartage contractors. SARAH...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • Victoria’s Geology

    Victoria has a fascinating geology which has enabled the construction materials to thrive as an industry. Following is an investigation into the history of Victoria’s geology based on the information provided by GEOSCIENCES VICTORIA. THE geological history...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • CMPA NEWS (Issue 42)

    By SARAH ANDREW We hope this finds all readers refreshed after the Christmas and New Year break and wish them every success for the coming year. No doubt this year will present all with opportunities and challenges...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • FROM THE CMPA SECRETARIAT (Issue 42)

    Good News for 2009 The present financial climate is causing concern to many, however as RON KERR, the CMPA’s Honorary CEO highlights there is good news within it all especially for construction material processing businesses. WITH all...

    • Posted January 25, 2009
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  • Dinosaurs are Coming to Frankston!

    To make sandcastle dinosaurs requires lots of sand and Aidan J Graham Pty Ltd was able to help as reported by BRIONY ROWLEY, CMPA Administration Officer. FROM Boxing Day 2008 through to Anzac Day weekend 2009, Frankston...

    • Posted October 25, 2008
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