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Effective isolation procedure

Over the years there have been many incidents caused by the failure to effectively isolate and dissipate energy before undertaking work on plant or equipment.

The NSW Resources Regulator has developed a video campaign to help workers on mine sites to ensure isolation is carried out correctly to prevent incidents in mines and to ensure workers understand how it is done properly.

Watch the Regulator's isolation process video

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The Resources Regulator has released a safety video recreating an electrical arc flash incident that occurred in June 2025. The incident

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Competence

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people for consideration for appointment as an independent member of the Mining

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Incident Investigation

The Resources Regulator has published an investigation information release following a fatal incident on 3 August 2026. The incident

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