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10 September 2020
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New explosives testing facility opened in NSW

New explosives testing facility opened in NSW

Australia’s only independent underground mine explosives testing facility located at Freeman’s Waterhole NSW has opened, paving the way for improvements in mine safety and innovation in the mining industry.

Under the control of our Mine Safety Technology Centre, the facility, which is discreetly built on the site of a quarry to reduce the impact on the surrounding environment, will be used to determine if locally made explosives are viable and meet vital safety requirements to protect the wellbeing of workers.

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Causal investigation report: Collapse of shaft collar

Causal investigation report: Collapse of shaft collar

We have published a causal investigation report into the catastrophic failure of an underground bulkhead seal that occurred at North Wambo Underground Coal Mine on 3 May 2020.

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New guideline on autonomous mobile plant

New guideline on autonomous mobile plant

We have published a new guideline on Autonomous mining equipment about the risks that must be identified and controlled in adopting autonomous mining equipment.

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Practising certificates and maintenance of competence

REMINDER: Upcoming webinar, 15 September
Hosted by the Regulator's Competencies and Authorisations Team, this webinar will detail the improvements to the requirements for maintenance of competence.

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New guidance to help businesses navigate the transition to GHS 7

Australia will begin a two-year transition to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals Revision 7 (GHS 7) on 1 January 2021. Safe Work Australia has published new guidance to help businesses navigate the transition to GHS 7.

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There's more to say after R U OK?

Today is R U OK? day, our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life. This year's message is 'There's more to say after R U OK?'

R U OK? has released new resources to encourage business leaders, owners and employees to build an R U OK? culture in their workplace so that everyone feels safe, supported, and encouraged.

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