All posts by Gavin Moreira

  • 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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  • The 2012 CMPA Annual Dinner

    The CMPA Annual Dinner ventured east of Melbourne to the Yarra Valley Region and the rolling hills of Healesville, where guests networked with industry peers across the weekend. GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Administration Officer reviews a fantastic weekend!...

    • Posted August 9, 2012
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  • Annual wage review for Modern Awards

    Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2012 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure...

    • Posted June 26, 2012
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  • VLPA Update (Issue 63)

    PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. ‘NEED FOR MANAGING ACIDIFICATION’ In the last edition of Sand & Stone I referred to the National Land and Water Audit of 2001 which stated that:...

    • Posted June 26, 2012
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  • Carbon Tax – What It Means to Your Business

    BRUCE McCLURE, General Manager of the CMPA reports on what the Carbon Tax will mean to your business. AS all Australians are aware the Carbon Tax comes into operation on the 1 July 2012. The impact on...

    • Posted June 26, 2012
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  • New On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery Checklists

    GAVIN MOREIRA , Administration Officer of the CMPA provides an overview of the updated On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery checklist. THE CMPA has recently reviewed and updated the On Road Truck Pickup & Delivery Checklist and...

    • Posted June 26, 2012
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