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Causal investigation underway into misfire event at Peak Gold Mine
… investigation into an incident at Peak Gold Mine last month where there was an unexpected … The misfire incident occurred at Peak Gold Mine’s New Cobar and Chesney site on 18 May … at a development face and a stope at the mine site. The system was designed to fire …
Work health and safety reports are now overdue
… Annual work health and safety reports for the period 1 July 2020 … late or non-submission of work health and safety reports. In the case of an individual, … may apply. Refer to our work health and safety reports webpage and the guide (PDF, …
New notice for the provision of mine survey plans
… A new notice for the provision of mine survey plans to the Regulator (PDF, 164.41 … Gazette to provide clarification about when mine operators are required to submit their … to reporting periods for the submission of mine survey plans under the previous 2017 …
Critical worker self-isolation exemption revised
… is necessary to protect the health, welfare, safety and wellbeing of members of the public, … under Schedule 10 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … facility, as defined in the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 , and who is necessary …
Safety alert: Service brakes fail on dump truck
… The Regulator has released a safety alert after the service brakes on a … in a timely manner. The Regulator urges mine operators to ensure all relevant people in … should also be placed in the mine’s common area, such as on a notice board, …
Vehicle interaction controls in NSW mines consultation now closed
… determine its regulatory position on safety measures to reduce adverse vehicle collisions and near-misses at mine sites. Several pathways are being … and quarries as part of the Regulator’s Safety Management System, as well as continued …
Wet weather to continue
… Mine operators should review their emergency … conditions that may impact the health and safety of workers, such as flooding, flood … fires. Factors to consider include current mine hazards, such as water levels and fire …
Changes to registration requirements for winding systems in small gemstone mines
… With the commencement of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … Section 187 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … to lift a person to or from an underground mine or between levels. Note 2 : These …
Targeted intervention campaign for vehicle safety
… with industry on the issue of vehicle safety at surface operations and underground … That campaign engaged with more than 13,000 mine workers and included 41 inspectors … vehicle operations. We view the role of each mine’s leadership team and workers as critical …