An explosion at a Vermont Quarries in Danby, Vermont left a worker with minor injuries. (Source Aggregate Research)
- 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 Workshops, Ballarat Golf Club, Ballarat.
- 22.06.17 Aboriginal Victoria, Review of Aboriginal Heritage Regulations, Melbourne, E. Gibson.
- 22.06.17 ERTS Worksafe Forum, Melbourne, E Gibson.
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. (Source Box Hill Institute)
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 2017 [PDF, 276kB] online and printed copies are available to purchase from SAI Global. (Source WorkSafe Victoria)
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).
- 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 your fingertips. Being able to scale your output and the various other aspects of your organization’s operations equips you with all you need to increase operational efficiency by making the operations cost effective. (Source Aggregate Research)
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)
- 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)