All posts by Gavin Moreira
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SILICA – A STORM OR A GUST
Andrew Lumb, Nevett Ford Silica has been a topical subject of late. The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission has from 1st January 2005 amended the National Exposure Standards for crystalline silica, and for quartz the standard...
- Posted May 12, 2005
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VITAL CMPA UPDATES (Issue 21)
Briony Rowley, CMPA Administration Officer THANKS TO D. BEAUMONT The CMPA would like to express its sincere appreciation towards Donna Beaumont who filled the position of Project Manager whilst Sarah was away. WELCOME BACK SARAH The CMPA...
- Posted May 12, 2005
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QUARRY UNDER FEE THREAT
Tom McKenny, Roving Reporter The sharp escalation of a Crown Land licence fee has pressured a central Victorian dimensional stone quarry to the brink of closure. Mr Oliver contacted the CMPA both dismayed and at a loss...
- Posted May 12, 2005
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FIXED PLANT WORKSHOP
Wednesday 1st June The CMPA Fixed Plant Hazard and Risk Identification Workshop is fast approaching. To be held in Lilydale on Wednesday 1st June, this Workshop will be in similar style to the very successful Drilling Workshop...
- Posted May 12, 2005
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS (Issue 20)
2005-2006 Membership Renewals All Members should be aware that the end of the 2004-05 financial year is fast approaching. The beginning of the 2005-06 financial year will see the CMPA renewing all membership applications for the new...
- Posted March 9, 2005
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BUSINESS UPDATE (Issue 20)
VECCI ECONOMIC UPDATE Supplied by VECCI www.vecci.org.au For further information please contact: Chris Cudsi (03) 8662 5406 ccudsi@vecci.org.au IN THE PIPELINE This is a very busy time of year at the CMPA with a variety of projects...
- Posted March 9, 2005
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EDUCATION UPDATE (Issue 20)
WELL FUNDING CMPA was recently advised by Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) of their success in securing funding for the 2004/2005 Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Programme. The WELL Programme, assists workers to improve...
- Posted March 9, 2005
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES (Issue 20)
Summary of Updates NOHSC BECOMES ASCC On Monday 7th February, the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC)became the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC),under the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. The changes to NOHSC were...
- Posted March 9, 2005
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DPI UPDATE (Issue 20)
Regulatory Activities—Mining and Extractive Sectors John Mitas, Operations Manager, DPI
- Posted March 9, 2005
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VIC ROADS
VRFAC Melbourne Forum 2004—report Every year the Victorian Road Freight Advisory Council organise a series of forums to involve road users with issues affecting freight. The forums are attended by a variety of people including representatives from...
- Posted March 9, 2005