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Position Paper released on hazardous chemicals at mines and petroleum sites in NSW
… to the regulation of hazardous chemicals at mine and petroleum sites. We will be … hazards. We will be actively engaging with mine operators on hazardous chemical risk … meet their obligations under work health and safety laws. View the Position Paper: …
New bullying and harassment fact sheet
… the workplace. The fact sheet is to assist mine operators and workers to understand their … workers, that creates a risk to health and safety. It can occur in any workplace and can … information is available on our health and safety management - bullying page. …
Explosion-protected electrical plant
… MDA The introduction of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … the operator of an underground coal mine must ensure that any plant used in a … by the Mines Department Approvals (MDAs). Mine operators and owners/operators of hire …
Serious injury of a Jumbo offsider during drilling work
… has launched an investigation after a mine worker was seriously injured when changing … a Jumbo drill rig at Cadia East Underground Mine on 19 June 2023. The Jumbo drill rig was … are assisting with the investigation. A report will be published online when the …
Workers sucked into ventilation ducts
… The Regulator recommends mine operators review their auxiliary fan … the platform of a continuous miner. Mine operators should consider the specific … tube during installation. Read more in the safety bulletin (PDF, 122.79 KB) …
Safety bulletin - Planning for severe weather
… operations, demonstrating the need for mine operators to plan for, and where … in providing a safe workplace. This safety bulletin (PDF, 1.12 MB) provides safety advice for the NSW mining industry. …
Decision to reject a WHS undertaking given by Endeavour Coal
… while working underground at Appin North Mine, of the Appin Colliery, near Appin NSW. On … section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 , by failing to comply with a … Ltd (PDF, 307.83 KB) Final investigation report (published October 2020) …
Fires on battery-powered tools increase
… Regulator makes several recommendations to mine operators for charging, transporting and … lithium batteries in the recently published safety bulletin (PDF 468.48). Please ensure … of its content and recommendations. Read the safety bulletin (PDF 468.48 KB) …
Practising certificates required from 1 October 2020
… able to exercise a statutory function at a mine when they hold a practising certificate. … engineering manager (for all 3 classes of mine) Mechanical engineering manager Electrical … engineer Mechanical engineer Underground mine supervisor Quarry manager – including …
New WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation
… The Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation … also changes the coal and non-coal mine minimum worker exposure sampling … (Schedule 1) The new regulation requires mine operators to consider risk of rock, coal …