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 would like to welcome back Sarah Andrew, formally Sarah Kerr, from her honeymoon in March/April. We wish Sarah and her new husband Michael all the best for the future.
GENERIC CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
The contract is now in its final stages of approval with several minor revisions to be made prior to official approval from VicRoads, the CCF, and EIA-V.
MOBILE PLANT WORKSHOP
On 9th March the Mobile Plant Workshop was held in Bendigo, with site visits to Allstone and Lake Cooper Quarries. Thankyou to all those who dedicated their time to ensure the smooth running of the Workshop, and to the sponsors: William Adams,CJD Equipment, Smith Equipment, Hitachi, Komatsu Australia and Melroad Equipment.
TRAINING UPDATE
The final Explosive Licence Course has been run with a total of 80 participants involved since October 2004.
WELL training has been moving along over the last 12 months with 200 attendees having participated in either Work Safely Training or Conduct Local Risk Control/Communicate in the Workplace.
The first three courses of the Perform Basic Cutting and Welding Course have received positive responses with further courses planned for the future.
WELL 2005 is moving along with courses being planned for the second half of 2005. The CMPA is proud to announce that the Red Card has been incorporated into the Work Safely Course.
The Service and Handover pilot to be conducted by the CAT Institute is fast approaching.
EDUCATION POLICY
Over the next 12 months, the CMPA feels that the following areas require the Association’s attention:
- Ensuring that training is relevant to employees current and future requirements, expanding their opportunities and adding value to the business whilst complying with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Working with the regulator (DPI) and its suppliers to support RTOs offering training to the industry.
- Work with the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Advisory Body to establish recognition of the need for traineeships.
- Recognise the need for regulator engagement in encouraging and assisting Work Authority holders in meeting their training requirements and therefore their legal obligations.
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ALLIANCE
The CMPA strongly supports the Alliance, with the Chairperson to attend the next meeting to officially sign the Memorandum of Understanding. It is a credit that the CMPA has been nominated for membership and the collective clout of the Alliance will greatly benefit to the CMPA.
JUNE FIXED PLANT WORKSHOP
On 1st June the Fixed Plant Workshop will be held at Unimin in Lilydale. The CMPA is happy to confirm the 3 major sponsors for the event in PVL Engineering, Kinder & Co, and Terex Jaques. For booking please contact the Secretariat ASAP.
BETTER PURCHASING GUIDE
The CMPA has submitted the work it has done regarding what to look for when purchasing equipment to NOHSC’s investigation into ‘Safe Design Guidelines.’ The format has been changed to a listing of issues that may be considered when selecting equipment and at this stage been developed for drill rig and excavator.
ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES/REHABILITATION BONDS
The Oxygen Group has presented their proposal in relation to environment guarantees as against traditional rehabilitation bonds. The CMPA is willing to consider such a proposal however notes rates are higher than that presently being achieved by CMPA Member companies for bank guarantees. It is essential that the financial product is limited to the Victorian Extractive Industry as a standalone fund to avoid the possible repercussions of an interstate or related industry incident.
YOUNG CMPA
The CMPA would like to arrange a gathering for whose who have a love of the earth resources industry within Victoria and are under 40 years old to network further in both the business and social sense. It is proposed that at such a gathering, several site tours be conducted and possibly a presentation, followed by dinner. The aim is to ensure the future generation have the support and information available to continue in the industry.
AMENDMENTS TO ASBESTOS REGULATIONS
The Secretariat is presently preparing its response to these proposed regulations following new information being presented by Basil Natoli. At this early stage it is proposed that a protocol be approved by Members then sent to the DPI and WorkCover for their contributions.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Planning for the 2005 CMPA Annual General Meeting is presently underway. This year’s AGM has been confirmed for Traralgon on Saturday 13th August. Invitations will be forthcoming however sponsorship opportunities are fast being taken.
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