Victoria

Victorian Electricity Supply Industry’s requirements

The Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) is introducing changes to the requirements for companies and individuals involved in the civil aspects of underground electricity infrastructure projects.

Victorian local government procurement training program

The CCF in partnership with VicRoads has recently completed a paper on Achieving Civil Infrastructure Procurement Best Practice. The report establishes that there is considerable interest by all parties in how procurement is carried out in the civil infrastructure sector within Victoria. The skill level of people undertaking procurement work was just one of many areas of concern.

Retirement

After long and considered deliberations, I have advised the board that I wish to retire from 31st January 2010.

OH&S consultancy

We have once again been able to access funding from WorkSafe, to provide members with up to 3 hours free OH&S consultancy, providing advice or services on OH&S matters that are impacting on you.

CFMEU enterprise bargaining activity

The CFMEU is approaching members to sign on to new union collective agreements entitled Union Collective Agreement 2008 - 2011.

Code of practice: infrastructure in road reserves

 

Supply chain responsibility for driver fatigue management

As reported recently, new national road transport heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws took effect from 29 September 2008, setting revised work and rest limits for heavy vehicle drivers and requiring better management of driver fatigue. The reform makes all parties in the supply chain legally responsible.

Getting help to improve health and safety

WorkSafe has produced a handbook to assist employers, particularly in small and medium businesses, get help to improve OH&S and meet their duties in relation to Victorian laws. It may also provide useful information for large businesses, health and safety representatives (HSRs), managers, supervisors and employees.

Victoria Report - October 2009

 

Victoria Report - December 2009

 

Victoria Report - February 2010

 

Victoria Report - April 2010

 

Victoria Report - March 2010

 

Victoria Report - May 2010