When it comes to air quality control, the onus is increasingly on the quarry rather than regulators to ensure best practice is met, according to two environmental experts.
Seven characteristics of effective leadership
In the first part of a new educational series, Mike Cameron discusses the qualities and traits of “Emerging Leaders” in organisations and what makes them qualified to not only manage other people but have complete confidence and assurance in themselves.
Hillhead Digital livestream platform a ‘huge success’
The inaugural Hillhead Digital event saw almost 5000 virtual visitors over the two-day event at the end of March.
Passing on safety lessons – in the pit and on the water
Editor Damian Christie discusses the unlikely safety parallels in sailing and the quarrying industry. As on the high seas, operators across the sector should take extra care in keeping their sites safe and should pass on the lessons they learn to their peers across the industry.
CCAA: COVID-safe construction essential to Australia’s recovery
Ken Slattery, the chief executive officer of the peak body for Australia’s heavy construction materials industry, has warned in an opinion piece that the capacity for the industry to be an engine for the nation’s post-pandemic economic recovery is being hindered by snap lockdowns.
Metso Outotec enhances on-site employee skillsets
Metso Outotec has announced its global training certification program for its field services professionals, which will include its employees servicing quarry sites.
SA safety authority redefines mine managers regulations
SafeWork South Australia has announced that effective from 2021, additional mine manager competency requirements now apply for quarry professionals.
Global quarrying exhibition to be held online
As a prelude to its traditional three-day outdoor event, the QMJ Group will deliver a Hillhead quarrying exhibition digitally on 30 and 31 March, 2021.
IQA Conference supporters eligible for government grant
The Institute of Quarrying Australia’s (IQA) 2021 National Conference is eligible for Austrade’s Business Events Grants Program.
Regulator revises Tier 2 quarry manager requirements
The NSW Resources Regulator has updated its requirements for Tier 2 quarry manager certificates.