Category: News

Elizabeth Gibson attended the Earth Resources Reform Steering Committee meeting, DEDJTR in Melbourne. Regarding the ERR proposed compliance strategy.

The tragic deaths of a 24-year-old electrician and a 21-year-old dairy farmer at work this week are a horrible reminder to all Victorians why workplace safety needs to be everyone’s … Continued

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