The investigation was undertaken in conjunction with mine operators, equipment manufacturers and worker representatives and identified several safety improvements.

For more information view our media release, full investigation report or animated video.

New safety campaign launched

We are launching a new statewide mine safety campaign aimed at maintaining the safety record of mining in NSW.

Starting this month, we are releasing a series of safety resources, including videos, to be shown to mine workers by mine operators.

The first of these safety resources is the Be Safe at Work video developed in partnership with the NSW Minerals Council and the mining union, CFMMEU. The video focuses on topics including supervision, safety planning, safe equipment and safe systems.

Practising certificates workshops

Don't miss out on these dates this month.
Broken Hill - 15 October
Cobar - 16 October
Parkes - 17 October 2019
Orange - 17 October 2019
 
We are conducting free workshops for people who hold a practising certificate or who want to obtain one. The workshops will cover:

• how and when to apply for a practising certificate
• how the maintenance of competence scheme works
• what records and evidence you must keep for the learning you claim
• how auditing will be carried out for holders.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their applications or records for maintenance of competence to discuss.
 
Please note: people applying for or holding a quarry manager with conditions practising certificate for a specific mine location (previously a production manager permit) should instead attend one of our Small Mines and Quarries Health and Safety Roadshow, dates and registration information now available on our website.

Nymboida rehabilitation investigation report

Blasting explosives user licence (open-cut coal mines) examinations

People interested in obtaining a blasting explosives user licence - BEUL (mining class) reference for open cut coal mines can apply to sit the written examination on Tuesday 29 October 2019. The reference is required by SafeWork NSW as a prerequisite to issuing the BEUL.
 
This is the only examination scheduled in the near future. If you are interested in obtaining a reference in the future, you should apply for this scheduled examination to avoid any delay in obtaining a BEUL.
 
Applicants must complete and submit a fully completed BEUL reference application form by Monday 14 October 2019. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Further information on arrangements for the examination will be provided to candidates who apply and are approved to sit.
 
General enquiries can be directed to the Mining Competence Team on 4063 6461 or minesafety.competence@planning.nsw.gov.au

Approved coal mine Safety and Health Representatives training providers

The Safety and Health Representative ( training package has been developed for delivery to industry, site and electrical safety and health representatives at coal mines for the purposes of section 45 of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013.

To ensure training delivery is of the highest standard, suitably qualified and experienced organisations can be approved to deliver the training course.

We have approved four organisations to deliver the training course. Details available on our website. These organisations will make the course available for any current or prospective coal mine SHRs who require the training.

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