Author: April Everitt

CMPA is pleased to announce the release of the Noise Management Guideline on 20 October 2016 which adds to the current collection of CMPA Guidelines (see www.cmpavic.asn.au for further information … Continued

Almost 50 per cent of Australian employees will experience some form of workplace bullying during their lives and between 5 and 7 per cent will have been bullied in the … Continued

Incident: Death of a worker at an underground opal mine about 4 pm on Friday, 4 November 2016. Circumstances: While attempting to climb out of a shaft sump, a worker was … Continued

1. What is Hand Arm Vibration and Whole Body Vibration? 2. What are the health effects of exposure to vibration? 3. What industries are impacted? 4. What can I do … Continued

27/28.10.16     Construction Materials Industry Conference (CMIC16) conference attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson 03.11.16          Earth Resources Ministerial Advisory Council meeting, Melbourne, attended by Dr Elizabeth … Continued

19.10.16            Earth Resources Stakeholder Reference Group, working groups on Risk based work plans (Garry Cranny), RRAM and Work Plan approval process attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson 20.10.16            CMPA Noise Management … Continued

The Mine Safety and Health Administration USA (MSHA) issued a Serious Accident Alert following an accident at a limestone quarry involving a crusher. A miner was adjusting the setting on a jaw … Continued