Dozer operator runs over pickup truck The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a Close Call Alert following an a dozer operator running over a parked pickup truck at a… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: September 2016
Batten down ahead of strong winds
WorkSafe Victoria issued a media release warning of the high winds which occur in Victoria during Spring and the need to ensure construction sites are appropriately secured. This warning is… Read more »
Secretariat Meetings 5-9 September 2016
06.09.16 Earth Resources Regulation Industry Reference Group, DEDJTR Melbourne, attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson 06.09.16 Meeting with Elizabeth Radcliffe, Director Stakeholder Engagement, ERR DEDJTR Melbourne, attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson
Secretariat Meetings – 22-26 August 2016
22.08.16 Extractive Industry Taskforce meeting (Supply and Demand), DEDJTR, Melbourne attended by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. 22.08.16 Meeting with Emily Garnet, advisor to Minister D’Ambrosio regarding EPA… Read more »
Significant incident report no. 81 | 26 August 2016 | Version 1
Drill Rig Rollover. A diesel hydraulic powered drill rig, commonly used for production or presplit drilling at mines and quarries, was being operated on a quarry bench when it rolled… Read more »
Cultural Significance claim challenged by quarry applicant
A state government agency will reassess a decision to list land earmarked for a quarry as an Aboriginal sacred site after it was challenged by the applicant. Aboriginal Victoria (AV)… Read more »
Public comment sought on changes to OHS regulations
Victorians are encouraged to have their say on changes being proposed to Victoria’s OHS regulations. The changes have been designed to modernise and streamline the existing OHS Regulations 2007, which… Read more »
Do you have dangerous goods on your farm?
Most farms use some form of dangerous goods, either to operate machinery (e.g. fuel, oil) or to control weeds or pests (e.g. fumigants). Dangerous goods are substances that have properties… Read more »