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… Read more »
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Avoid injuries from powered haulage equipment.
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… Read more »
Keys to extending tyre life.
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… Read more »
Workshop – Working Safely with Geotechnical Risks in Quarries
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… Read more »
Members Day 2016 – Dust Management Workshop and General Meeting
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… Read more »
First Workplace Fatality for 2016
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.
USA – Conclusion to Accident Investigation – Lack of berm on elevated roadway led to fatal accident in 2015
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… Read more »
Secretariat Meeting – 21 December 2015
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… Read more »
Secretariat Meeting – 21 December 2015
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… Read more »
Safety Alert – Fires ignite while refuelling mobile plant with quick-fill fuel systems
There have been several related incidents of diesel fuel fires occurring on mobile plant while they were being refuelled. Click here for related link.