Safety

• Working in heat

  Heat illness occurs when the body cannot sufficiently cool itself. Factors that contribute to...

  • Posted February 3, 2026
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• Manage your Geotechnical Risk

  We recently updated the CMPA ‘Working Safely with Geotechnical Risk in Quarries’ Guideline, with...

  • Posted February 3, 2026
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• WorkSafe Earth Resources Tripartite Safety (ERTS) Forum

  The Earth Resources Tripartite Safety (ERTS) Forum on the 3 September 2025 was chaired...

  • Posted December 8, 2025
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• Emerging Silicosis Detection and Treatment

  Emerging Silicosis Detection and Treatment: A Look at New Developments in Lung Health. The...

  • Posted December 8, 2025
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• Operating mobile plant in or near water

  A recent incident near a water body resulted in the complete submerging of a...

  • Posted October 22, 2025
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• Resources Victoria builds a successful series of inspections

  Resources Victoria has been out in force inspecting quarries throughout the state to get...

  • Posted October 22, 2025
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• Mobile plant operation on raised ramps and elevated stock piles

  A WorkSafe reminder for employers to ensure that work areas are safewhen employees operate...

  • Posted October 16, 2025
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• CMPA Safety Publications

  The CMPA have a number of publications available to assist in the Safety procedures...

  • Posted October 15, 2025
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• Fatigue Management in Quarries

  The CMPA held a webinar on fatigue management in quarries and the construction material...

  • Posted October 15, 2025
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• Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management

  Andrew Burdett gave a thorough account of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Fatigue...

  • Posted October 15, 2025
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