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28 November 2018

In this issue:

New online portal
Investigation re port
Small Mines Roadshow

New online portal and incident notification system

As noted in Mine Safety News last week the Resources Regulator will be launching a new online portal next week.

As a result, the current online incident notification process will be unavailable from 6pm this Thursday, 29 November until midday Monday 3 December.

During this period all incident notifications and enquiries will need to be reported via phone on 1300 814 609, this service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
On 3 December a separate communication will be circulated providing instruction on how to access the new portal.

Quarterly Work Health and Safety Reporting
Operators with a current link to submit their quarterly report are urged to do so prior to this Thursday 29 November. Following the launch of the new system these links will no longer work and operators will need to submit their report through the new portal.

Support and assistance
During this transition period additional support staff will be available to assist operators in accessing and using the new portal. Should you require any assistance in using the portal please contact 1300 814 609 during business hours and select option 4.

Report an incident

Investigation report - death of a worker at Rix's Creek

A 53 year old worker was fatally injured at the Rix’s Creek Mine about five kilometres northwest of Singleton, NSW, on 13 December 2016. He was given first aid and transported by rescue helicopter to hospital and died from his injuries on 15 December 2016.

Investigation report - death of a worker following serious head injuries

Wollongong next stop for small mines health and safety roadshow

The annual small mines health and safety roadshow will be in Wollongong on 4 December, and Sydney on 5 December. It's not too late to register your interest to attend, click on the button below.

The roadshow provides information and guidance about hazard management plans, hazard control plans and the process for reporting or notifying the NSW Resources Regulator about safety incidents. Analysis of data relating to recent mine safety incidents is also included.

Click here for roadshow dates, locations and to register your interest

Further contact info:
Resources Regulator | Phone: 1300 814 609
mine.safety@planning.nsw.gov.au

Regional NSW, Resources Regulator

516 High St

Maitland, New South Wales 2320

Australia

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