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Hazards in surface mining operations

Hazards in surface mining operations

The NSW Resources Regulator has published a video which highlights the risks of vehicles interaction. The Regulator stated, “various hazards exist in surface mining operations, including the...

illegal fossicking

Drone technology used to target illegal fossicking

The NSW Resources Regulator has teamed up with the National Parks and Wildlife Service to target illegal fossicking in the Torrington State Conservation Area. Resources Regulator’s Director of...

Investigation into illegal minin

An investigation into alleged illegal mining in NSW

Excavation site adjacent to Frazers Creek On 16 November 2020, Resources Regulator Inspectors accompanied by NSW Police, entered a property on Rickey’s Lane, Sapphire (near Inverell) after it was...

WHS laws

Deputy Premier of NSW reports on review of WHS laws

The report on the statutory review of the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 and Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014 (WHS (MPS) laws) was...

crane incident

Crane lifting accident in open cut coal mine

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a dangerous crane lifting accident that occurred in an open cut coal mine. According to the report, workers were using a crane to lift and lower light poles...

dump truck collision

Dump truck collision

A dump truck collision with a dozer at a NSW coal mine has been reported by the NSW Resources Regulator. According to the Regulator a dump truck collision occurred when a haul truck interacted with a...

Tyre Incident - fuel truck tyre blow out

Incident | Fuel truck tyre blow out

The NSW Resources Regulator has reported a dangerous fuel truck incident that occurred in a mineral sands dredging operation. The incident involved a tyre blow out. Dangerous incident at underground...

Transition to GHS 7 - webinar

Hazardous chemicals at mines and petroleum sites in NSW

The NSW resources regulator stated all hazardous chemical incidents are avoidable and preventable. Hazardous chemical incidents are inherently dangerous and can impact the safety of workers and the...