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Safe & Efficient Blasting Course
Orica New Zealand Ltd are once again seeking Expressions of Interest for its next Safe and Efficient Blasting Course (SEB) which is proposed to be held in Paeroa on the 8th-10th November. This is internationally recognised training and previous attendees will attest...
CoC Renewal Applications – reminder
Certificate of Competence (CoC) holders in the extractives industry are required to renew their CoC by 1 January 2017. The New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners has advised applications should be submitted by Friday 11 November 2016 so they can be processed and...
IQ Photo Competition
The Institute of Quarrying turns 100 years in 2017 The IQUK have a number of celebrations planned, including a commemorative calendar Points of interest: The calendar is being created in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the IOQ next year. The photo...
WorkSafe BoE Newsletter July 2016
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Board of Examiners- 5 nominations sought
WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking nominations for up to five members of the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (the Board). Interested persons should also complete the WorkSafe Fit and Proper Person Form Deadline: 5pm, Friday 26 August 2016 More details . . . For any...
Webinars – Sept 2016
Here are some great opportunities to supplement your learning and brush up on vital aspects of quarry management. More CPD too ! Each webinar = 1 hour CPD The following webinars are now available: Morning sessions commence at 12noon NZST Afternoon sessions commence at...
Electrical Awareness – Auckland and Christchurch
The following ELECTRICAL AWARENESS COURSES are available Electrical Awareness for Quarry Managers and Supervisors - Auckland - 6 Sep 2016. Venue:-Stevenson's Drury Quarry, 539 Fitzgerald Road, Drury Electrical Awareness for Quarry Managers and Supervisors -...
Risk management processes (G2) Course
This Unit of Competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement and apply work health and safety (WHS) risk management processes within an established system for an extractives site/area. This unit is equivalent to and meets the requirements of Unit...
Explosives Course – SI – August
MITO are hosting an Explosives course for the Extractives Industry. This is being delivered by ACT Safety in Dunedin on 22/23 August 2016. We really need another 5-6 people to make this course viable. If anyone is looking to move to A Grade in the next couple of years...
Youth Programme launched at QuarryNZ Conference
Your IOQ Executive launched at the 2016 QuarryNZ Conference a Youth Programme aimed to attract future leaders to our industry. Posters are available for your lunch room notice boards: Programme Objectives IOQ NZ (Inc.) members have identified the need to promote and...
Webinars available August 2016
The following WEBINARS are now scheduled for August 2016 5 August SPECIFICATIONS Information Sheet Specifications AM Session - Booking details Specifications PM Session CANCELLED NO REGISTRATIONS CPD Competency = Operating & Safety Systems 9 August SAFETY MANAGEMENT...
CoC Renewals now urgent
December 2016 is looming fast. For those Quarry Managers who have not yet renewed their Certificates of Competency there is just over 4 months to obtain the unit standards. WorkSafe will not be offering another grace period. Read the Industry Group leaders...
H&S Forums
Open discussion and information forums held by WorkSafe NZ and MinEx These forums were held regularly in regional locations last year. Last month it was New Plymouth, and there are more planned to complete coverage over most of the country. The next two are planned...
WorkSafe HHU workshops
The WorkSafe High Hazard Team (HHU) are holding workshops throughout New Zealand on: Certificates of Competence Oral Examinations Continued Professional Development The New Health and Safety at Work Act This is your opportunity to come along and hear HHU inspectors...
Webinar – HSWA2015 – 5 May 2015
Following the very successful two Webinars held during March 2016, an additional webinar has been arranged. Participants in the webinar format can simply login and listen to a presentation in quiet room at work. All that's required is a computer and internet although...
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