Position paper: Revision to silica exposure standard
Published: 27th March 2020The new respirable crystalline silica workplace exposure standard of 0.05mg/m3 will take effect in NSW from 1 July 2020. The new exposure standard is prescribed following a revision of the Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants (WESFAC).
Young Mining prosecution commenced
Published: 27th March 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced prosecution proceedings against Young Mining Company Pty Ltd for alleged contraventions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the Act).
Update: COVID-19 situation
Published: 23rd March 2020The following provides an update on the COVID-19 situation as it relates to the NSW mining and petroleum industry.
Rescheduled - Public Consultation: Review of WHS (Mines & Petroleum Sites) Laws
Published: 19th March 2020With the exception of the Broken Hill event scheduled for today, 19 March, all remaining face-to-face WHS laws review public consultation sessions are cancelled and are being replaced with video conferencing sessions.
WHS undertaking rejected
Published: 25th February 2020A WHS enforceable undertaking submitted by Clarence Coal Pty Ltd has been rejected by the Regulator.
NSW unveils strategy to stamp out silicosis
Published: 21st February 2020Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson today announced a new plan to reduce cases of the deadly lung disease silicosis, caused by ingesting harmful dust.
Incident at Ravensworth Operations
Published: 31st January 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has been notified of an incident that occurred on 31st January 2020 at Ravensworth Operations near Singleton in NSW.
Maules Creek Coal prosecuted over mining truck collision
Published: 8th January 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced prosecution proceedings against Maules Creek Coal Pty Ltd over a collision involving two trucks at the Maules Creek Mine near Narrabri on 21 April 2018.
Young Mining prosecution launched
Published: 7th January 2020The NSW Resources Regulator has commenced prosecution proceedings against Young Mining Company Pty Ltd for two alleged contraventions of the Mining Act.
Amendments to Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2014
Published: 20th December 2019The Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Amendment Regulation 2019 was made on 18 December 2020 under the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013.