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Opal mining video launched to improve safety for people working in shafts and at height

… death. “We are committed to working closely with the opal industry to improve safety … awareness video was produced in partnership with the Lightning Ridge mining community and … Burns said. The video includes an interview with a miner who was badly injured in a fall in …

Small mines and quarries

… the WHS laws. The mine holder is the person with the right to mine (e.g. landowner). The … system before mining operations take place. The safety management system must manage … functions. Email  CAU@regional.nsw.gov.au  with details of the changes. Health and Safety …

1900 Greta Colliery Fire

… men shortly before 5pm and then carried on with his work in other parts of the pit until … smoke…. I tried to crawl in among the smoke with my head well to the ground. I repeated … (even though  inspections had taken place). However, the Commissioner advised …

1898 East Greta Colliery Fall of Roof

… NSW. At about 7:00 am, a fall of roof took place approximately 204 metres from the mouth … a non-compliance, by some of the officials, with the special rules of the colliery. … Mine Manager, Mr Azaria Thomas, was charged with failing to comply with General Rule 4, …

Resources Regulator raises awareness of risk to workers of heavy vehicle collisions

… NSW Resources Regulator has directly engaged with more than 13,000 mine workers as part of a … such as positive communication, complying with traffic rules, driving to conditions, or … are effective verification processes in place to monitor and ensure that controls are …

Onshore Gas Industry

… gas exploration and production activities - with the exception of work health and safety … of Understanding (PDF, 732.55 KB) is in place between EPA and NSW Resources (Formerly … PPL are required to lodge a security deposit with the NSW Government that covers the full …

Fossicking in NSW

… activity in NSW. However, there are laws in place to protect NSW’s natural environment and the rights of landowners and others with legitimate claims on the land, including … guidance material Following consultation with stakeholders the Resources Regulator …

New drill and blast forums added to events line-up

… underground drill and blast forums will take place in May and June to provide industry with collaborative events to improve … and an avenue for direct communication with the Regulator. Meeting attendees are …

Investigation Unit

… priority matters such as non-compliance with inspector notices, offences against … circumstances of an incident and compliance with WHS legislation. This often requires us to … and examine the practices and systems in place at the workplace where the incident …

Strategic Release Framework for Coal and Petroleum Exploration

… The Advisory Body is an interagency group, with an independent Chair. The Advisory Body … The Resource Assessment combined with the PRIA will deliver an understanding of … price is not met, a second auction will take place where the reserve price will be disclosed …