All posts by Gavin Moreira
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Tracking Conveyor Belts
Conveyors are integral to the operation of many processing plants, and as such need to be well maintained. One area that requires attention is the tracking of conveyor belts as reported by NEIL KINDER, Kinder & Co....
- Posted October 25, 2008
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10 Year Trends in Safety
Until January 2008, OHS was managed by DPI – Minerals & Petroleum. One of their roles was the collection and dissemination of trends that have occurred. With the official handover nearly complete, JOHN MITAS, DPI Chief Inspector...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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NEWCOMB SAND & SOIL SUPPLIES
JOANNE DUNOON from Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies’ reports on their family run sandpit located at Hamilton Hwy, Murgheboluc (as per the above photo and that below). Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies began operations in 1973 as...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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Uncertainties in WA Approvals
Clearly identifying the cost in terms of time and dollars of a Work Authority application is something that is not widely done, however a number of sites have volunteered to do just that with the CMPA, as...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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Preventing the Spread of Weeds
Weed management is now an essential component of quarry management with Work Authority holders having specific requirements under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. Th e following article looks at how sites can prevent the transfer...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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Native Vegetation Management in the Earth Resources Industry
Understanding how the Native Vegetation Management Framework applies to the earth resources industry is a challenge at the best of times. In recognition of this DPI – Minerals & Petroleum are working with the DSE and industry...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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QUARRY AWARD MODERNISATION
With Federal Government changes occurring in the area of industrial relations, the Quarry Industry (Victoria) Award has been earmarked to be modernised, reports SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. WHAT IS AWARD MODERNISATION? Award modernisation involves the creation...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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How is Your Used Oil Recycled?
Used oil, or ‘sump oil’ as it is sometimes called, should not be thrown away. Although it gets dirty, used oil can be cleaned of contaminants so it can be recycled again and again. Th e following...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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CMPA NEWS (Issue 41)
By SARAH ANDREW Sand & Stone has continued to be well read and we are now looking for articles and pictures to include in upcoming issues. Your contributions and suggestions are always welcome and would help the...
- Posted October 25, 2008
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FROM THE CMPA SECRETARIAT (Issue 41)
It’s not always what it seems Over the last 12 months, the CMPA has provided submissions and participated in reviews of Acts, Regulations, PEMs, codes, guidelines, awards and training packages all of which have and will impact...
- Posted October 24, 2008