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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...
Obituary – Merv Leach
“A legend has just died. Our column of Andesite Rock has broken” This was the notice announcing the sad news on 7 April 2016 that MERV LEACH had passed away, aged 87. Merv had been involved in the quarrying business since the early 50’s spending many of his early days...
WorkSafe NZ Workshops 2016
The WorkSafe High Hazard Team (HHU) is 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...
Quarry Operator required – Websters Lime
We are looking for a new quarry operator. Websters Hydrated Lime Co is a family owned and operated limestone quarry and processing plant based in Havelock North. We are committed to supplying a large range of products for both rural and industrial applications. We are...
Dr Sabina Michnowicz to present at local branches
Dr Sabina Michnowicz is about to commence a tour to present at most IOQNZ local branches during March / April 2016 29 March 2016 Christchurch 31 March 2016 Dunedin 12 April 2016 Auckland 14 April 2016 Whangarei 19 April 2016 Hamilton Occupational exposure to dust...
Training Courses available for 2016
The following training courses are available for 2016: ACT Safety MITO Drilling courses MITO Quarrying and Mining courses
Webinars and CPD programmes
Your IOQNZ Executive Committee is committed to providing an opportunity for all members to take part in on-going training and since the Annual 2015 Conference in Hamilton, the IOQNZ has worked closely with Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) on developing a...
Chief Inspector – Extractives appointed
WorkSafe NZ have appointed MARK PIZEY as Chief Inspector - High Hazards Unit upload Media release
NZP&M Mineral Guidelines
NZ Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M) have developed a number of Minerals Guidelines for permit holders and applicants. Guidelines are available on the NZP&M Website Annual Summary Reporting Guideline relevant. More details
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