Welcome to the Autumn 2023 CMEIG Newsletter.

2022 was another strong year with sales increasing by 7 per cent.

From the Covid environment of the past few years, 2023 presents us with a whole new landscape from the economic challenge of combatting rising inflation to geo-political tensions.

Within CMEIG there has been much activity:

We are pleased to announce Power Stats Limited as the new provider of the CMEIG Industry Statistics effective from April reported data. More details will be available at the Industry Statistics Subscriber meeting on the 19th of April.

Additionally, seven standards have recently been published:

  • AS 4457.1 and AS 4457.2 – Tyres and Rims
  • AS ISO 13031 – Quick hitches
  • AS 5327:2022 – Access Systems (Powered access systems)
  • AS 5062:2022 – Fire Suppression and Prevention
  • AS ISO 3457 – Guarding
  • AS ISO 10567 – Excavator – lift capacity (variable load lifting)

Plus, two CMEIG Papers being published:

  • In service brake testing
  • QLD Recognised Standard 23 – Fluid Power Safety in Mines

And our Engineering Working Group continues to work hard on projects including:

  • Battery electric – commencement of various activities (e.g. hour meters, HV permits to isolate and test for dead, ISO 5757)
  • Autonomy and Collision Avoidance (e.g. ISO 17757 revision, ISO 21815 release)
  • Glazing impact testing
  • PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) – global restrictions and AU regulatory activity commencement
  • Risk assessments

In February, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water released their Cost Benefit Evaluation on Non-Road Diesel Engine Emissions with their recommendation being to introduce emission standards that align with international best practice (US Tier 4f) as soon as practicable.

CMEIG has conducted an audit of skills training for the sector and is working with the newly appointed regulator (AUSMESA) on the introduction of qualifications for low voltage training on Battery Electric Vehicles and for Variable Lifting training.

Separately a CMEIG webinar on cyber security was provided alongside the CMEIG Annual General Meeting on the 28th of March.

This Newsletter provides details on many of these initiatives so please read on.

Best wishes

Dean Gaedtke
Chair CMEIG