Engineering Working Group

Osama Ali (Caterpillar) - Convenor

The aim of this group is to:

Represent the industry on various Australian standards committees to ensure standards are developed in line with industry requirements.
Liaise closely with WorkCover organisations in all States/Territories to ensure government regulations are matched to industry requirements and standards.
Advise on all technical issues relating to the operation of construction and mining equipment in regard to such issues as safe working practices and risk assessment.
Harmonisation of industry standards and regulations

Reports & papers

Presented below are a range of engineering papers and reports outlining specific safety issues from incidents or researchers.


CMEIG Engineering Position Paper - AS1418.8 - 27 March 2018	Download
CMEIG TMA Code of Practice - 27 March 2018	Download
Chain Shot Phenomenon - 27 March 2018	Download
ISO_DIS_13031_(E) - 02 July 2015	Download
Supplying, installing and using quick hitches on excavators or backhoes - 15 June 2015	Download
Diesel and Marine Emissions Management Strategy - 01 January 2015	Download
semi-auto-quick-hitches-excavators-backhoes-1158(1) - 26 May 2014	Download
Advisory Notice - ROPS on excavators - 03 December 2010	Download
Current Issues - September 2010 - 16 September 2010	Download
Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss in Australia - 30 August 2010	Download
Advisory Notice - Rated Loads for Backhoe Loaders - 21 June 2010	Download
Advisory Notice - Rated Loads for Wheel Loaders - 21 June 2010	Download
Current Issues - June 2010 - 21 June 2010	Download
Safe Use of Quick Hitches on Excavators - 03 March 2010	Download
TMA - CMEIG Code of Pra - 21 January 2010	Download
Position Paper - Quickhitches - 14 August 2009	Download
Position Paper Withdrawn Australian Standards - 06 May 2009	Download
Position Paper AS1418.8 Hydraulic Excavators - 06 May 2009	Download
Position Paper AS1418.8 Earthmoving Equipment - 06 May 2009	Download
Position Paper - ROPS/FOPS/TOPS - 09 February 2009	Download
CMEIG Position Paper - Chain Shot Phenomenon - 29 September 2008	Download
CMEIG Position Paper - Vandal Covers - 29 September 2008	Download
CMEIG Position Paper - Lifting Lugs - 29 September 2008	Download
CMEIG Position Paper - Electric devices on Asphalt Pavers - 29 September 2008	Download

Public Reports

NTC Load Restraint Guide - download
Heavy Vehicles – Operating Conditions for oversize and overmass vehicles - download

Meeting Dates

Working Group Member Downloads

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