Exemption under WHS legislation
Attention: exemption applications moving online to the Resources Regulator portal from 2 September 2024
Organisations who hold exemptions have been notified of the changes and invited to register to attend a webinar on 2 September 2024. Individuals are encouraged to watch a recording of the webinar giving an overview of the upcoming changes through the link here.
Only online applications can be made from 13 September 2024. Individuals can set up a user account to access the portal to make applications on behalf of their organisation. Email mca@regional.nsw.gov.au if your organisation does not currently have an authorised representative with a user account.
To apply for an exemption from compliance with a requirement of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulation 2022 at a mine or petroleum site you will need to complete and submit an online exemption application form under the WHS Regulation through the Resources Regulator portal.
Note: Please read Part 11.2 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 when completing the application form.
Class exemptions
These are listed on the Resources Regulator website – gazettals webpages.
Innovation policy
The purpose of the Innovation policy (PDF, 317.71 KB) is to make clear how we will ensure that the regulatory framework for work health and safety at mines and petroleum sites:
- supports continuous improvement of health and safety through design, technology, product and system innovation and development
- does not directly, or indirectly, inhibit investment in the development and adoption of improved technologies and products.
To ensure there are clear pathways for the consideration of innovations currently prevented by legislation or technical standards the policy provides for the submission of an innovation policy application through the Resources Regulator portal.
General guidance and events
Webinars
Relevant webinars are being held, as communicated through our Events webpage. Recordings can be accessed below:
Webinar: Applying for exemptions using the Resources Regulator portal