CMEIG recently sought clarification from the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) on whether there are any changes to refrigerant handling licencing requirements with the introduction of new refrigerants such as 1234YF given that the refrigerant being used in modern day mobile vehicles both light and heavy was covered under the [...]
Welcome to our first Newsletter of the year. In this edition we look at work undertaken with WorkSafe Queensland and the Queensland Electrical Safety Office on clarifying that electrical licensing requirements do not apply for work on the propulsion parts of electric vehicles. We appreciate the clarity provided by the Regulator. Another [...]
CMEIG recognises and appreciates the recent clarity provided by WorkSafe Queensland and the Queensland Electrical Safety Office, regarding licensing and training requirements for working on electric vehicles. In 2023, CMEIG published its position related to Queensland’s review of the electrical safety laws, identifying that: Clarity was needed on whether [...]
Welcome to our final CMEIG Newsletter for the year and a reflection on the year that was. 2023 was a year that saw construction and infrastructure activity continue strongly despite state budget fiscal tightening and the headwinds of rising interest rates. Mining continued to be resilient and 2023 has, [...]
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The NSW Resources Regulator has identified a deficiency in readiness and an inadequate response to heavy vehicle tyre fires, which pose the potential for explosions, in certain mining operations. Due to their substantial size and construction, tyres on heavy earth-moving vehicles are susceptible to unplanned explosions when exposed to [...]
Firstly, a HUGE thank to all who completed our recent ISO questionnaire (and if you haven’t, you can still complete it here. We appreciated your candid feedback about things that aren’t working well for your industry, as well as future feature requests. As two recent examples of how we utilise [...]
Welcome to the spring issue of the CMEIG Newsletter. This edition includes an important survey from AUSMASA, the Government’s Jobs and Skills Council on industry’s requirements for Battery Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle training. As we transition to a zero-carbon future, earthmoving OEM’s are pivoting quickly towards new electric [...]
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is the Jobs and Skills Council responsible for developing training for the mobile plant industry. AUSMASA are seeking feedback on proposed changes to these skillsets: AURSS00063 - Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set and AURSS00064 - Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing [...]
The dedication and commitment of our industry to sustainability and environmental responsibility has led to some good news. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has announced that emissions reductions achieved by its member mining facilities in Scope 1 emissions reached an impressive 9.3 percent during the 2022 financial year. Scope [...]