by mjd | Mar 25, 2015 | Auckland, Branch News, Canterbury, Central Districts, News, Northland, Otago / Southland, Waikato / Bay of Plenty
WorkSafe NZ has released a useful document clarifying the WorkSafeNZ position statement on the three most frequently asked questions (FAQs) on expiry dates of Certificates of Competency for Quarry Managers. CASE 1: A quarry where the manager has no CoC and has never...
by mjd | Mar 15, 2015 | Branch News, News, Training
Please find attached a statement from WorkSafe on CoC’s which expired in 2014. Expired CoC (2014) If anyone has any questions about CoC’s or the process please do direct them to...
by mjd | Mar 15, 2015 | News, Training
A friendly reminder from WorkSafeNZ re Electricity Regs. In summary: * all operators must ensure compliance for all mobile and relocatable electrical equipment * all such equipment must be designed and constructed to ensure compliance * all such equipment must be...
by mjd | Mar 5, 2015 | News, Training
MITO_COC Training Programmes available For more details on Certificates of Competence refer MITO Website For questions regarding compliance with the regulations or interpretation of requirements contact NZ Mining Board of Examiners or WorkSafe NZ on 0800 030 040...
by mjd | Mar 2, 2015 | Obituary
Kelvin Strong former secretary of the Aggregate and Quarry Association passed away on 27 Feb 2015, aged 74 years, just a couple of days after his wife Beth also passed. Kelvin coordinated the combined Annual IOQNZ/AQA Conferences for several years. A service to...
by mjd | Feb 10, 2015 | News, Training
Training & Assessment division of NZ Mines Rescue Service advise that Risk Assessment Courses are now available across the country for the next 4 months. This module (Unit 26856) is a requirement for those Quarry Managers wishing to renew Certificates of...