A miner was put in a dangerous situation recently at a surface sand and gravel mine when he lost control of the dozer he was operating. (Source: Aggregates Manager) Click here … Continued
The fifth most-common injury in the aggregates workforce is related to powered haulage. Using best practices can help avoid these types of injuries. (Source: National Stone Sand and Gravel Association … Continued
Understand the impact of road surfaces, water, inflation, and more, as well as how they affect your bottom line. We all know the importance of equipment management to minimize production … Continued
The CMPA would like to extend an invitation to all Members and interested industry parties to attend a workshop on Working Safely with Geotechnical Risks in Quarries which includes a site visit … Continued
A substantial day is planned for CMPA Members and other interested industry contributors in the South West of Victoria. A Dust Management Workshop and site visit to Local Mix Quarry followed by … Continued
WorkSafe is investigating the first workplace fatality for 2016. A timely reminder about working safe and staying safe in the New Year. (Source: WorkSafe) Click here for related link.
A fatal accident developed when an operator of a loaded articulated haul truck went off a drop-off and overturned into the pit’s pond causing extensive injuries. He was not wearing … Continued
A meeting was held with the Red Tape Commissioner, Dr Matthew Butlin and Daniel Norrie (DTF; and Basil Natoli (Bell Cochrane & Associates) and Dr Elizabeth Gibson CMPA to raise … Continued
Earth Resources Reform Steering Committee, DEDJTR, a meeting with Industry Associations and Earth Resources Government Staff to be informed and have input into the current reform program of the Earth … Continued
There have been several related incidents of diesel fuel fires occurring on mobile plant while they were being refuelled. Click here for related link.
