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Commencement of new exposure standards for coal dust and diesel particulate matter

On 1 February 2021 both the new worker exposure standards for respirable coal dust (1.5mg/m3 of air) and diesel particulate matter (0.1mg/m3 measured as sub-micron elemental carbon) will commence.

For further information visit our web page on airborne contaminants.

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The Resources Regulator in NSW has launched an investigation to determine the cause of an incident that occurred at Appin Colliery on 6

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Investigation

The Resources Regulator in NSW has issued an investigation report into an incident on 2 March, 2024, when a worker was injured after a

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Mining

Expressions of interest are now open for suitably qualified people wishing to be considered for appointment to the Arbitration Panel

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