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Counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form. Health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 nsw. New south wales work health and safety mines regulation 2014 under the work health and safety mines act 20 published lw 12 december 2014 2014 no 799 his excellency the. Reasources for workplace health, safety and risk management in australia. The audit process included compliance audits conducted at a selection of mines in nsw. Nov 28, 2016 this webinar is a general overview of the work health and safety legislation and how it applies to your business. The new laws increase harmonisation between the different states and. New south wales 2004 no 783 coal mine health and safety regulation 2006 under the coal mine health and safety act 2002 published in gazette no 189 of 22 december 2006, page 11553 page 1 her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the coal mine health and safety act 2002. Regulation 2017 and clause 1771 of the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites. Whs mines and petroleum sites legislation nsw resources. The new south wales government gazette is the permanent public record of official nsw government notices. Work health and safety mines regulation 2014 editorial note the parliamentary counsels office is progressively updating certain formatting styles in versions of nsw in force legislation published from 29 july 2019. Services approval of training schemes for nsw coal mine. Work health and safety regulation 2011 whs regulation, provide for health and safety in mining in nsw.
Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act. Garvin burns chief inspector nsw department of planning, industry and environment 1. Were developing a new legislation website and need your feedback. The rtw program must show its connection to work health and safety whs policies and procedures under the nsw work health and safety act 2011, work health and safety.
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Garvin burns chief inspector of mines nsw department of planning, industry and environment 1 name of order this order is the registration of design of plant used to determine or monitor. Safety regulation 2011 and clause 1771 of the work health and safety mines and petroleum. More information about nsws whs regulatory framework for mining is available at the nsw resources. Like a low flying duck they flew pretty much under the radar, but is the new and improved whs act and regulation for the mines in nsw mutton dressed as lamb or is it really the beez kneez. Her excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made. This would substantially reduce the excessive red tape which is.
Approval of training and competence management scheme order 34 coal services approval. Amendments to the work health and safety regulation. Work health and safety mines regulation 2014 nsw legislation. Draft work health and safety mines regulation public comment template please send submissions by email to. It proposes the integration of nsw mining industry safety laws into the harmonised work health and safety laws, established by the work health and safety act 2011 nsw whs. June 2014 nationally consistent legislative framework to protect the safety and health of mine employees and persons who may be affected by mining operations. After years in the making, the new work health and safety whs laws for the nsw mining industry work.
The main industries affected by explosives laws include demolition, mining, agriculture, policing, pyrotechnics and transport. The significant economic costs to nsw that would result in this situation. Numerous other clauses in the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites. The significant economic costs to nsw that would result in this situation are mostly avoidable via work health and safety regulation. Paint manufacturer ordered to upskill senior staff in safety. Work health and safety mines amendment bill 2014 nsw explanatory note outline of provisions clause 1 sets out the name also called the short title of the proposed act. Whs mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019. Media alert covid19 press conference 02 march 2020 sixth covid19 case after woman returns. Evaluation of the mine and petroleum safety program. Nsw draft work health and safety mines regulation 2014.
Chapter 5 of the occupational health and safety regulations 2007. However, whs requirements for mining in nsw are also regulated through the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 and the health and safety mines and petroleum. Identify the groups that would be affected by the issue or challenge without departmental involvement. Mines have appointment systems with greater detail than just a broad appointment to performsupervise electrical or mechanical work. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for study. National whs regulations electrical testing services.
The work health and safety act 2011 nsw the act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all workers and others in relation to nsw workplaces and work activities. The operator of a mine or petroleum site must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the regulator is notified in accordance with this clause after becoming aware of. Work health and safety mines and petroleum regulation 2014 mining act 1992 andor regulation 2016 survey and drafting directions for mine surveyors 2015 nsw mines. Submission nsw draft work health and safety mines regulation 2014. The legislative framework incorporates the principles adopted in the international labour organisations convention 176. The work health and safety mines act 20 the whs mines act and the. Certification of competence mines or petroleum nsw. However, whs requirements for mining in nsw are also regulated through the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 and the health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014. Coal services pty limited has produced this information package for all. Jun 05, 2015 did anyone notice the new kid on the block. The regulatory impact statement on the proposed regulation and the draft. You will require a certification of competence in order to perform certain functions at mines or petroleum sites. Safety matters alert work health and safety mines bill.
Quick guide on the new whs mines laws nsw resources and. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 new south wales. Collectively these acts and regulations are referred to as work health and safety laws, abbreviated to. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation. Guidelines for workplace return to work programs sira. They also provide a single legislative framework for the regulation of safety in mines and petroleum sites in all sectors e. Innovation and intervention to prevent workplace accidents.
New south wales consolidated regulations search this regulation work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 schedule 1 schedule 1 principal. New mining legislation in nsw workplace health and safety. Page 2 work health and safety mines amendment bill 2014 nsw explanatory note outline of provisions clause 1 sets out the name also called the short title of the proposed act. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 the regulation make the following order. Approval of training and competence management scheme order 34 coal services approval of training schemes for nsw coal mine operator health and safety management systems requires the operator of each coal operation in nsw to. New south wales work health and safety mines regulation 2014 under the work health and safety mines act 20 s201231. Mine safety management plan msmp mine safety management plan nsw whs mines and petroleum act 20. Work health and safety mines amendment bill 2014 nsw the legislature of new south wales enacts. The rtw program must show its connection to work health and safety whs policies and procedures under the nsw work health and safety act 2011, work health and safety regulation 2017 and where applicable the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 and work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014. Schedule 1 amendment of work health and safety mines act 20. Mines work health and safety supplementary requirements regulations 2012. Name of order this order is the registration of powered winding system other than a personriding hoist. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected.
New south wales work health and safety mines regulation 2014 under the work health and safety mines act 20 published lw 12 december 2014 2014 no 799 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the work health and safety mines act 20. Safe work australia is the national policy body responsible for the development and evaluation of the model work health and safety laws. Work health and safety legislation the basics youtube. The work health and safety mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019 the amendment regulation is made under the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 the act, which regulates work health and safety at mines and petroleum sites in new south wales the amendment regulation will amend the whs mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 to address work health. Work health and safety mines regulationbe applied to councils operating gravel pits producing less than 5,000 tonnes per annum averaged over five years where the material is used for council road and other civil projects and is not used for commercial or industrial purposes. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 more information about nsws whs regulatory framework for mining is available at the nsw resources regulator. Mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 new south wales.
Coal mine health and safety regulatory and enforcement. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 made under the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 as at 1 february 2020 reg 799 of 2014 table of provisions part 1 preliminary 1. Page 3 2004 no 783 coal mine health and safety regulation 2006 explanatory note this regulation is made under the coal mine health and safety act 2002 as amended by the mine. Coal mine health and safety regulatory and enforcement approach, new south wales, australia. Pressure cleaning asbestos roofs video safety alert.
Certification of competence mines or petroleum new south wales. This webinar is a general overview of the work health and safety legislation and how it applies to your business. Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed act on a day or days to be appointed by proclamation. It has been five years since nsw implemented the outcomes from the national mine safety framework.
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