All posts by Gavin Moreira
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Respirable Crystalline Silica
In March 2016 the CMPA published a Dust Management Guideline after extensive consultation with Members and Government including the EPA. The abbreviated table of contents is listed below. Below are some extracts from the Guideline. Respirable Crystalline...
- Posted January 31, 2019
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Paving Greener Roads in the City of Yarra
Late last year Alex Fraser paved its greenest road yet, using an innovative, high performance mix design that incorporates recycled plastic, glass and asphalt. Richmond streets paved with PolyPave™ – a new sustainable asphalt product containing recycled...
- Posted January 31, 2019
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Guarding Guidelines – Updated
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager reports on the updated CMPA publication – Guarding Plant and Equipment in the Construction Materials Industry. The new year will see several CMPA Publications completed ready for Members to update their...
- Posted January 31, 2019
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Update on training and education for the Extractive industry
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA, reports on the latest Extractive IRC meeting. The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) provides advice to Commonwealth and State Industry and Skills Ministers on the implementation of national Vocational Education and Training...
- Posted January 31, 2019
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How do you create a “Mentally Healthy Workplace?”
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager provides information on understanding mental health and wellbeing. In order to work at their best and contribute to the success of their organisation the health and wellbeing of staff is crucial....
- Posted January 31, 2019
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Heavy Duty Wear Plate exceeds customer Expectations!
Alloys International Pty Ltd provide specialised wear resistance, wear plate and maintenance welding products to the quarrying industry, along with machining, welding and crusher repairs through our workshop division Avweld Australasia Pty Ltd. A privately-owned Australian company,...
- Posted January 31, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 102)
A new section of Sand & Stone created for communicating to readers; questions being asked by members to the Secretariat. Can I import materials onto my site? Reference was made to the Earth Resources Regulation’s “Imported Materials...
- Posted January 31, 2019
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From the Secretariat
Policy positions that CMPA will pursue with newly elected Victorian Government. ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. By the time you read this the results of the Victorian State election should be known. There are a number...
- Posted November 27, 2018
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Castlemaine Slate & Stone
Steve Adams, Managing Director for Castlemaine Slate & Stone reports on the development of the quarry. Castlemaine Slate & Stone has been quarried for more than 75 years, lending its rich earthly glow to many significant...
- Posted November 27, 2018
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CMPA News (Issue 101)
Benefits of the Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual The CMPA Preferred Suppliers & General Information Reference Manual 2019 will be delivered in early December to all members, Voting, Honorary Voting, Associate and Workforce. The manual...
- Posted November 27, 2018