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Compliance Incident Investigation

In March 2021 the Regulator initiated a targeted intervention at Tier-1 quarries across the State, focusing on the management of electrical

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Competence

New experience requirements for new applicants for certificates of competence commenced on 1 April 2021 and are available on our website and

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Safety

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified people for consideration for appointment as chair of the NSW Mine Safety Advisory

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Competence

Expressions of interest are being sought for independent members of the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board. The Mining and Petroleum

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Fatality

The NSW Resources Regulator has been notified of a fatal incident that occurred on 24 May 2021 at Regional Hardrock quarry near West Wyalong

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Investigation

On 8 April 2021, a person was inside the exclusion zone when a blast was initiated at the Cootamundra Quarry, Cootamundra NSW. The person

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Report

Check out our March 2021 business activities report .

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Report

The NSW Resources Regulator has reviewed the reporting of serious injuries and illnesses by mine operators and reported the findings to the

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Legislation

We are seeking comment from interested parties on proposed amendments to the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 and

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Competence

Our website has been updated with practising certificate guidance and forms including: Flyer to check progress on practising certificates

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Investigation

On 11 March 2021, the bucket attachment pin from a PC1250 Excavator bucket was being removed as part of a bucket change out at Lynwood

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Competence

Mine operators of quarries and individuals exercising the quarry manager statutory function should be familiar with the guidance on our

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