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24 September 2020

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Investigation report released into dangerous incident at Ashton Coal Mine

We have published an investigation report into a dangerous incident that occurred at Ashton Coal Mine, Camberwell on 30 May 2019.

The report describes the investigation we conducted into the cause and circumstances of the incident, and provides the investigation findings and recommendations to industry.

Read the full report

Fatality not work-related

We have recently published the investigation information release on the death of a worker at Springvale Colliery, Lidsdale on 21 August 2020. Our investigation into the incident considered the death of the worker as non-work-related.

2020 Small Mines and Quarries Health and Safety Roadshow

Our annual roadshow is a special event for quarry operators and workers to learn and discuss the latest information on health, safety, and current issues in the quarrying industry.

Dates and venues for the free 2020 Small Mines and Quarries Health and Safety Roadshow are available at the link below. Places are limited, so you must register to attend.

Click here for dates, venues and registration

The Small Mines and Quarries Health and Safety Roadshow will be held in line with the NSW Government COVID-19 Safety Plan for conferences, functions, and corporate events.

July 2020 monthly business activities report published

July 2020 saw our Work Health and Safety, and Mining Act site assessments return to pre-COVID-19 levels. Read the full July 2020 monthly business activities report for more information.

View the full report

Final reminder:
Practising certificate

From 1 October 2020, a practising certificate must be held by anyone intending to exercise a statutory function at a mine that requires the certificate. We will be monitoring compliance with the new requirements.

Practising certificate guidance and application resources

Webinar wrap-up

The Practising certificates and maintenance of competence webinar held on 15 September was well attended with more than 200 participating on the day. We have published a number of resources following the event, including a recording of the webinar, presentation materials, and a Q&A document.

Click here for the webinar recording and resources

Prosecution proceedings against Albury Quarry commence

We have commenced prosecution proceedings against blasting services contractor Hamiltons Blasting Services Pty Limited (HBSPL), its shotfirer David Hamilton, mine operator Burgess Earthmoving Pty Limited (BEMPL), and its Director Russell Burgess in relation to a blasting incident which occurred at Albury Quarry in 2018.

Read the full media release

Exploration companies convicted of breaching NSW mining laws

Mining exploration companies AU Exploration Pty Ltd (AU Exploration) and NBH Resources Pty Ltd (NBH Resources) will have to pay $15,500 in fines and costs after being convicted of breaching the state’s mining laws.

Read the full media release

Fatigue management resources

Helping the mining and petroleum industry evaluate and manage workplace fatigue is an important focus for the Resources Regulator. In addition to our Fatigue management guide, we have recently added resources from the National Road Safety Partnership Program on our Fatigue management webpage.

Are you ready for National Safe Work Month?

We encourage all work health and safety representatives across the NSW mining sector to get behind National Safe Work Month this October. The theme, Work Health and Safety through COVID-19, acknowledges and reflects the wide-reaching impacts of COVID-19 on Australian businesses, employers, and workers.

Campaign resources are available for download from the Safe Work Australia National Safe Work Month website.

Visit Safe Work Australia National Safe Work Month website

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