Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a serious health concern for the mining and extractives industries. Musculoskeletal injuries account for more than 40 per cent of workers compensation claims. NSW Department of Industry,… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: January 2016
Queensland mines and quarries safety performance and health reports
According to the Queensland Mines and Quarries Safety Performance and Health Report, the number of lost time injuries (LTIs) across the state’s entire mining sector (ie quarries, and coal and… Read more »
Reportable Incicdents – A Weekly Summary
The NSW Mine Safety publishes a reportable incidents summary each Wednesday. The weekly summary shows the total reportable incidents for: Level 1 to 3 incidents Injuries High potential incidents Fatalities… Read more »
Secretariat Meeting – 11 January 2016
Elizabeth Gibson attended the Earth Resources Reform Steering Committee meeting, DEDJTR in Melbourne. Regarding the ERR proposed compliance strategy.
Devastating start to 2016.
The tragic deaths of a 24-year-old electrician and a 21-year-old dairy farmer at work this week are a horrible reminder to all Victorians why workplace safety needs to be everyone’s… Read more »
A reminder about dozer safety after a serious accident at a gravel mine in the US.
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 »
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 »