All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • FROM THE CMPA SECRETARIAT (Issue 64)

    The NIMBY Syndrome BRUCE McCLURE General Manager of the CMPA comments on the impact of the NIMBY syndrome. OVER the last few years one issue that is becoming of major concern throughout Australia is the NIMBY syndrome...

    • Posted August 24, 2012
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  • Quarry Industry training at Bendigo TAFE

    JILLIAN MANNIX, Teacher Primary Industries from Bendigo TAFE reports on collect routine site sampling training (MSL952001A). THE Sample Collection course was initially delivered late in 2011. Following a review by various industry experts; this course is ready...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • C.J. Ham & Murray – Robin Hocking

    CMPA Honorary Voting Member, ROBIN HOCKING recalls an earlier life and his progress into the valuation profession and his subsequent interest in quarrying. ROBIN Hocking was born in Castlemaine in 1936 and spent the last three years...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • Tecweigh – Precision In Mobile Measurement

    JAY MADGETT, Director of Techweigh reports on the integration of belt scales into mobile crushers. NO longer is it complex and expensive to integrate belt scales into mobile crushers. Tecweigh’s dexterity in manufacturing customised and innovative equipment...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • DPI Update (Issue 64)

    JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations, reports on the next round of Targeted Audits – Review of Boundaries, Extraction & Mining Limits and Buffers. AS part of the proactive auditing program, the DPI carries out...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • VLPA Update (Issue 64)

    PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. UPCOMING AGM & CONFERENCE The VLPA’s 2012 AGM and Conference will be held: Venue: Waltzing Matilda Hotel Motel Location: Cnr Heatherton and Springvale Rds, Springvale South...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • Soft Sling Fails During Lift

    The latest Safety Alert from WorkSafe Victoria highlights the dangers associated with using synthetic fibre slings, often known as soft slings, in construction. It also provides advice on how to control the risks. BACKGROUND Recently, a 950kg...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • CMPA Blasting Workshop

    MARTIN DAVIES, the Principal Dangerous Goods Advisor, Workplace Hazards and Hazardous Industries Group, WorkSafe Victoria conducted a Blasting Workshop at the Members’ Day. THE recent CMPA blasting workshop covered the following topics: THE BACKGROUND TO WORKSAFE REGULATIONS...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • Changes to VicRoads Aggregate for Sprayed Bituminous Sealing Specification

    BRUCE McCLURE General Manager of the CMPA comments on the recently released changes to the Standard Section 831 Aggregate for Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing. A revised version of Standard Section 831 (Aggregate for Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing) has been...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • TEDGE: The Real Cutting Edge for Sales Loaders and more

    TEJ PANESAR, Director of Operations for TSP Group of Companies reports on the advancements of the cutting edge. LARGE investments in Wheeled Sales Loaders have a very simple yet important purpose – push the bucket into the...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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