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Opal mining
… The department issues mineral claims and opal prospecting licences under the Mining Act … protection, rehabilitation, work health and safety at opal prospecting and mine sites. The …
Opal mining WHS
… Work health and safety obligations that apply to opal mines in NSW are outlined within the Work … Regulation 2011. What obligations apply to opal mining? The following key requirements …
Opal prospecting in NSW
… is termed prospecting, conducted under an Opal Prospecting Licence or Mineral Claim. Opal Prospecting Licences are granted over much … of routes of access, preserving the safety of people and stock, and avoiding …
Opal mining video launched to improve safety for people working in shafts and at height
… a video to increase awareness within the opal mining community of the risks of working … said falls from height are a significant safety risk that can lead to serious injury or … are committed to working closely with the opal industry to improve safety outcomes,” Mr …
Small mines and quarries
… Resources Regulator for all Work Health and Safety (WHS) matters, not Safe Work NSW … will apply to your site. Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 Work Health and Safety …
Report released into death of opal miner at Grawin Opal fields in October 2020
… of Mr Brian Bryant on 14 October 2020 at an opal mine within the Grawin Opal Fields, near Lightning Ridge. Mr Bryant … sustained fatal injuries when working at the opal mine and the Regulator’s investigation …
Mining course information
… Opal Mining Safety workshop The Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … to set out safety training requirements for opal mine holders and operators. Safety …
Work health and safety reports can now be submitted online
… Work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2019 to 30 … been replaced by an annual work health and safety report. From June 2020, mine operators … sites, underground small gemstone mines, opal mines and tourist mines. A work health and …
Lightning Ridge courses and workshops
… Opal Mining Safety Workshop Before being able to hold a mineral claim, you must complete the Opal Mining Safety Workshop. Additionally, to be nominated …
Resources Regulator zeroes in on mine worker health and safety
… The Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … a significant milestone in ensuring the safety and compliance of small mines. The … Compliance Priorities. The Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation …