All posts by Gavin Moreira
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Supporting Industry
Another Year Under Our Belts Over the last 12 months the CMPA has been involved in a wide range of issues, notably the continuation of the Crushing & Screening Reference Manuals project, the change of OHS responsibilities...
- Posted April 11, 2008
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Expanding The Definition Of Source Rock
Source Rock for the Production of Crushed Rock and Aggregates EXPANDING the definition of source rock to include recycled rock is the latest change to be proposed by VicRoads.The VicRoads Construction Materials group is responsible for the...
- Posted April 11, 2008
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Planning Developments In Outer Melbourne
New zone to deliver 90,000 new homes in the growth areas MELBOURNE’s newest suburbs will be planned better and delivered sooner, according to the body charged with realising the State Government’s vision for sustainable, thriving and affordable...
- Posted April 11, 2008
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What’s News? (Issue 38)
CMPA News March and April has been a bit quiet for the Secretariat with fewer meetings (the majority are quarterly) which in turn has allowed for more effort to be put into the development and release of...
- Posted April 11, 2008
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Traversing the Countryside and Visiting Members
Sarah Andrew and Briony Rowley have begun visiting Members around the state in an effort to ensure they are aware of our services and that the CMPA is representing their needs. Sarah has been focusing on visiting...
- Posted February 11, 2008
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DPI Update (Issue 37)
Post Transfer of OHS Regulation The DPI will continue to regulate the earth resources sector and to administer all the legislation. The key roles under this legislation were noted in the last newsletter. MPR propose to accelerate...
- Posted February 11, 2008
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Education Putting Your Best Foot Forward at VCAT
For many Members, taking an application to the Victoria Civil Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) is something different and challenging. It seems the same applies even to town planners! Accordingly, the Department of Planning and Community Development runs professional...
- Posted February 11, 2008
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Explosives Signage
The following information is an expansion of the guidance provided in the Work Safely Reference Manual on signage requirements for the transport of explosives used in the extractive industry. Legislation There are a number of items of...
- Posted February 11, 2008
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How to Have a WorkSafe Inspector’s Decision Reviewed
When a WorkSafe inspector visits your workplace, their role is to assess health and safety, provide constructive advice and, where appropriate, issue notices to require people at workplaces to meet their legal responsibilities or address an immediate...
- Posted February 11, 2008
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Vulnerability of Maintenance Personnel
On 18 March, Briony Rowley attended a WorkSafe Victoria MRISC Workshop focusing on plant safety with regards to working safely with machinery and equipment. The Workshop outlined the hazards and risks posed to those in the workforce...
- Posted February 11, 2008