Thanks to CMPA for an informative Guarding Workshop held at The Stamford Hotel, Rowville last Thursday 16.11.17.
Lincom Group are proud to support these activities and the industry. Site Visit was to the Hanson, Lysterfield Quarry.
This report provides a summary of the operating performance for the Earth Resources Regulation (ERR), Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator within the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) for 2016/17 (Quarter 4) ending 30 June 2017.
Treasurer, Minister Tim Pallas MP, has been announced as the new Minister for Resources, following the resignation of Wade Noonan MP on 4 October 2017 .
Minister Pallas brings a wealth of experience to the position, and will continue his responsibilities as Treasurer. The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources will commence supporting Minister Pallas immediately, and the Minister welcomes the opportunity to work with you over the coming weeks and months.
- 19.10.17 ERR Stakeholder Reference Group meeting, Melbourne, E. Gibson
- 19.10.17 Tony Ferrazza, WorkSafe re; Guarding Workshop and General Meeting, Melbourne, E. Gibson
- 20.10.17 Peter Betson and Ross McGowan, DEDJTR, Northern Quarries Epping, R. Kerr, E. Gibson
The CMPA would like to extend an invitation to all Members and interested industry parties to attend a Guarding workshop.
We are holding this workshop to update the CMPA’s Guarding Guideline and include guarding of mobile crushers, screens and conveyors. This will enable you to gain an understanding of how to improve guarding on your site and ensuring you are compliant with safety regulations.
Details
Thursday 16 November 2017
Guarding Workshop
9.00am – 2.30pm
Site Visit to Hanson Quarry in Lysterfield
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Can’t make it to Health and Safety Month? There are still plenty of ways to get involved – how about hosting your own workplace health and safety event?
Your event doesn’t have to be big. Keep it simple! The aim is to get everyone together to talk about health, safety and wellbeing. It’s a chance to demonstrate your commitment to creating a positive and safe environment.
Minister for Finance
The Andrews Labor Government is keeping Victorians safe at work and improving compensation for those who are injured.
The WorkSafe Legislation Amendment Act 2017 was passed by Parliament on 21 September and strengthens the compliance and enforcement tools that WorkSafe can use to prosecute offenders as well as deter offending.
The CMPA Annual Dinner 2017 back on Saturday 16th September was a great success. This year held at The Pier, Geelong. Over 265 members and guests were treated to a wonderful venue, beautiful food and fantastic music.
Mark your calendar because this October is Health and Safety Month. Registrations are now open!
There are more than 60 free seminars across Victoria where industry experts and high-profile keynote speakers will be discussing a broad range of workplace safety topics, so you’re sure to find a topic of interest!
Please join other business and industry leaders from across the state, to discuss emerging issues and trends in the sector including:
- Occupational violence and aggression
- Building positive mental health in the workplace
- Return to work processes
- Understanding and supporting young workers
- Explanation of the new OHS regulations
..to name a few..
- 29.08.17 DEDJTR ERR rapid policy co-design, Melbourne, R. Kerr and E. Gibson
- 05.09.17 Extractive Industry Taskforce DEDJTR, Melbourne, E. Gibson
- 06.09.17 Extractive Industry Reference Committee (Education, Federal), Melbourne, E. Gibson
- 19.09.17 IQA Women in Quarrying lunch, Port Melbourne, E. Gibson