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Safety

There has been a steady increase in fires associated with portable tools that use lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries. The batteries

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Workshop

We are holding our annual health and safety roadshow for small mines and quarries across NSW during February and March 2023. This event

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Seminar

2022 was an event-full year for the mechanical engineering team with 9 forums and seminars. The final mechanical engineering forums for 2022

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Compliance

We have published our Compliance priorities January - June 2023 which sets out our key compliance priorities and proactive assessment

RR Compliance Priorities report

Safety

A significant rise in dangerous incidents involving lifting equipment prompted the Regulator to review recent events in the NSW mining

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Investigation

The Regulator has launched an investigation after an underground coal mine reported 3 outbursts while using remote mining operations to

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Safety

The Regulator recommends mine operators review their auxiliary fan operational risk assessments and controls after workers at 2 underground

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Safety

As we approach the festive period, workers are reminded to remain focused on keeping safe and to prevent a workplace incident from taking

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Safety

Mine operators should review their emergency preparedness and risk controls leading into summer and the Christmas break. The Bureau of

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Consultation

The Regulator is planning its metalliferous mining forums for 2023 and seeking feedback on what best suits industry. This year we introduced

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Consultation

The Regulator will operate at a reduced capacity over the Christmas and New Year period to Monday 9 January 2023. Inspectors will always be

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Report

We have released our Annual Report to provide information about our activities during the 2021-22 financial year. It provides an activities

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