Posts Categorized: News

An explosion at a Vermont Quarries in Danby, Vermont left a worker with minor injuries. (Source Aggregate Research) Click here for related link

20.06.17 Earth Resources Stakeholder Reference Group meeting, Melbourne, E. Gibson. 21.06.17 Extractives Industry Reference Committee (education), teleconference, E. Gibson. 22.06.17 Worksafely Refresher and Working Safely with Geotechnical Risks in Quarries… Read more »

In winter, there are days when throughput is slow due to wet conditions. This time is ideal for training operators and/or supervisors in safety, risk assessment, environmental assessment and more…. Read more »

The new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 (EPS Regulations) will commence on 18 June 2017. You can access the new OHS Regulations 2017 [PDF, 2.20MB] and EPS Regulations… Read more »

A former quarry that operated for 135 years is set to be redeveloped into a new housing project in Melbourne’s southeast suburbs. (Source Quarry Magazine). Click here for related link

09.06.17 Owen Virtue (Minister’s Adviser) re: Statement of Expectations for ERR, Melbourne E. Gibson

Weighing scales can increase aggregate efficiency, says Kevin Hill at Quality Scales Unlimited. The most obvious advantage of using on site truck scales is the amount of data you have at… Read more »

Untreated mental health conditions cost Australian businesses almost $11b annually through absenteeism, reduced productivity and workers’ compensation claims.* (Source Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Click here for related link

06.06.17 Earth Resources Division Website Redevelopment Project Interview teleconference, E. Gibson

The Barro Group and the ISS Institute are offering one international Fellowship in the amount of $12,500. (Source International Specialist Skills Institute) Click here for related link