The purpose of this plan is to establish and maintain an effective health and safety management system. Financial assurance framework reform iscussion paper. Training is delivered by fully qualified professional fire officers with nationally accredited training qualifications. Following a series of coal mine disasters in the 80s and early 90s in australia, a trend to move away from prescriptive to risk based legislative frameworks for mine safety gathered significant momentum. The mines inspectorate is part of the department of natural resources, mines and energy dnrme. The course is also known as the g1, g8 and g9 as well as the s1, s2, s3 and the good news is you could finish this course online in just a few days. This comes after the appointment of the first two women, julie devine and bryony andrew, to qlds mine safety body, the board of examiners.
Property and infrastructure group, lend lease is giving injured workers a new lease on life and rehabilitating them back to work sooner through workcover queenslands recover at work host. Mine safety mine managers association of australia. Queensland mine safety framework department of natural. Curragh north queenslands bowen basin curragh north to curragh 20 kilometre long overland coal conveyor, is the longest single flight conveyor in the world. Through the implementation of this action plan, workplace health and safety queensland aims to build industry capacity to identify and manage work related chronic disease hazards. This was also one of the chief proposals put forward in the consultation regulatory impact statement for queenslands. The following lists the main proposals covered in the queenslands mine safety fra mework qmsf consultation ris. While all industries and professions are unique to. Guide to the work health and safety act 2011 worksafe qld. The national mine safety framework nmsf started as an initiative of the. Resources safety and health performance accountability framework the resources safety and health performance accountability framework the framework was established to assess our performance when interacting with industry stakeholders while carrying out our regulatory functions. The relevant legislation should be consulted for detailed information.
Safety performance reports and statistics business queensland. Executive summary consultation ris 20 2015 a consultation ris titled queensland s mining safety framework consultation regulatory impact statement was released in september 20. As a result, all contractors, service providers and workers at a mine site will be aware of risks and controls associated with specialised work of contractors and service. Qfes is a registered training organisation rto code 1499. For more information about the effect of authorisation for acts as passed, subordinate legislation as made and reprints, see. Queensland health and safety legislation and regulation. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources and. It provides an explanation of work health and safety arrangements in the workplace. Queensland mine safety framework queensland parliament. In 20, we invited feedback from stakeholders on options to amend legislation to improve the effectiveness of mining. Managing residual risks in queensland discussion paper.
This general legislation was often supplemented by. It outlines the queensland governments proposed options to improve mining safety and health and develop greater regulatory consistency with the other states and territories. Consultation regulatory impact statement queensland s mine safety framework. Resources safety and health performance accountability report. Mines legislation resources safety amendment bill 2018. The mines safety and inspection act 1994 imposes general duty of care provisions to maintain safe and healthy workplaces at mining operations and protect people at work from hazards general duty of care obligations apply to. A draft of this code of practice was released for public consultation on 2june 2014 and was. The commissioner for mine safety and healths functions are to. The longawaited queensland mine safety framework regulatory impact statement has finally been released for consultation. Data and other information relating to bushfires within queensland. Report highlights queensland mine safety the queensland.
Decision regulatory impact statement queensland s mine safety framework. Easing of queensland business restrictions, business health and safety resources, queensland chief health officer directive nonessential business closures finances and cash flow topics. Queensland mine safety consulation regulatory impact. The queensland resources sector is a significant state and national wealth creator and contributor to improved standards of living.
As a mining or quarry operator in queensland, you must comply with mine safety and health legislation, including. Option 4 is the baseline against which option 1 and option 3 have been assessed. Mr robertson said the latest annual queensland mines and quarries safety performance and health report shows improvements across most key measures of safety and health during 200910. National mine safety framework 201112 22 appendix 2. Pdf versions of this legislation produced from 23 september 20 are authorised by the queensland parliamentary counsel. Commissioner for mine safety and health queensland mines.
Releasing the queensland mine safety framework regulatory impact statement ris in september. There are a few variations like stepback 5 x 5 and i saw a take 4 for safety program just yesterday. In september 2015, queensland s commissioner for mine safety and health reported the diagnosis of the first case of coal workers pneumoconiosis in a queensland coal miner in 30 years. Qld mining set for safety shakeup safety improvement in queenslands mining industry is stuck in a holding pattern and the arrival of new health challenges such as the reemergence of coal miners pneumoconiosis means that new approaches are needed, according to mine safety and health commissioner kate du preez. The take 5 for safety process is becoming very popular as a simple and effective way to increase safety awareness. However, this consultation process did not include an assessment of costs associated with. In one australian jurisdiction, the state of queensland, two mine safety acts built on the risk. Report of the queensland ombudsman the regulation of mine safety in queensland. Mines inspectorate the mines inspectorates role is to ensure that acceptable safety and health standards are established and practised within the mining and quarrying industries. Discover, use and request queensland government open data. The management of occupational health and safety in the australian mining industry mining ohs legislation in australia development and harmonisation historically, each state and territory in australia has managed ohs separately, with its own general legislation applicable to most workplaces. Msia is one of the leading consultancies in mine safety and risk management. A discussion paper about how the proposed national mine safety framework could be effectively implemented has been released for public comment. Mining and quarrying safety and health regulation 2001.
The regulatory impact statement seeks comment from stakeholders in relation to proposed changes to queenslands existing mine safety framework. Queensland mine safety framework mmaa submission mine. Play the ride ready game for your chance to win a quad bike helmetwe have more than 100 helmets to give away. Work health and safety act 2011 queensland legislation resource this act is to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces. The whs act provides a framework to protect the health, safety and welfare of all. The management of occupational health and safety in the.
Addressing mine dust lung disease queensland audit office. See the statutory instruments act 1992, section 54. Queensland mine safety framework mmaa submission th sep mmaa submission to the qmsf consultation ris. Queensland mine workers will experience all the sights, sounds and challenges of working underground at a new virtual reality mine training centre opened today at redbank, near brisbane. The queensland government is aiming to improve the effectiveness of its mine safety and health regime. This report relates to my investigation of the regulatory policies and practices of the inspectorate in relation to mine safety, which i have conducted on my own initiative under s. An integrated safety, health and wellbeing approach underpins all activities outlined in the action plan. Mar 12, 2018 iso 45001, occupational health and safety management systems requirements with guidance for use is the new international standard providing guidance to organisations and individuals responsible for safe work systems. Mining supervisor course g1, g8, g9 formerly s1,2,3.
The commissioner for mine safety and health the commissioner has actively promoted that. In addition, under the changes to the coal mining safety and health act 1999 and the mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999, the mines inspectorate will have more powers to take direct action. It establishes safety and health legislation and standards, undertakes audits and inspections, and promotes and participates in safety and health education programs. First female mine safety commissioner appointed in qld. All legislation for nsw mining workplaces nsw resources. Queensland mine safety framework released for comment. Read about our regulatory performance framework and access regulatory activity data. The compliance policy explains how the mining inspectorate promotes and achieves compliance with queensland mining safety and health legislation. Msia consultants have undertaken a wide variety of roles across the mining industry, including operational, technical and. Releasing the queensland mine safety framework regulatory impact statement ris. Minerals safety legislation department of mines, industry. Supply chain support and manufacturing opportunities in response to covid19, managing money, record keeping for business, business insurance.
Mines legislation resources safety amendment bill 2018 page 3 plan to the sse for consideration and integration as appropriate into the mine s single shms. Evaluating mine safety legislation in queensland1 neil gunningham professor, national research centre for occupational health and safety regulation, regulatory institutions network and research school of social sciences, australian national university. Our consultants can assist all personnel to understand and fulfil their obligations, ensuring safety is managed effectively at all times. Guidance note for coal mines to develop and implement a management structure, department of natural resources and mines, 2015 5 there are three positions or categories of position identified in the management structure under. This template can be used to develop a work health and safety management plan that assists in the development and communication of a safety management system. Resources safety and health performance accountability. Commissioner for mine safety and health annual report 201112 1 background the office of the commissioner for mine safety and health was established under the coal mining safety and health act 1999 and the relevant provisions commenced under this act and the mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 on 1 july 2009. The new standard outlines processes to help improve work safety, where required, across global supply chains. A series of pamphlets is available that summarises information on what employers and workers need to know about the mine safety and inspection act 1994.
This legislation will provide increased harmonisation between the major mining states. An overview of mining legislative framework changes ampcontrol. The commissioner regularly visits mine sites and attends industry forums to communicate this message. The department responsible for mine safety routinely issues safety alerts relevant to specific incidents and safety bulletins, similar to the alerts but are not related to a specific incident. Oct 04, 20 the regulatory impact statement seeks comment from stakeholders in relation to proposed changes to queenslands existing mine safety framework. Iso 45001, occupational health and safety management systems requirements with guidance for use provides a framework for workplace safety, allowing organisations to manage this key risk as part of their business processes. Report highlights queensland mine safety statements.
The new legislation replaced the coal mine health and safety act 2002, coal mine health and. The current whs mines and petroleum sites legislation commenced on 1 february 2015. Specifically, the department of natural resources and mines drnm proposes four options for change to improve mining safety and health and develop greater consistency with the mine safety frameworks. More information about queenslands whs regulatory framework for mining is. The proposals are covered briefly in the executive summary and in further detail in appendix e on the qmsf consultation ris. The mining industry has made significant improvements in health and safety. National mine safety framework meetings including the noncore. Aug 21, 2016 the work health and safety mines act 20 and work health and safety mines regulation 2014 replace the coal mine health and safety act 2002 and the mine health and safety act 2004 and associated regulations.
Cover of the queensland mines and quarries safety performance and health report this report analyses industry performance. Under this agreement, tristate model legislation was developed, although designed to be structured and customised differently in each of these states. This plan will assist in meeting its obligations in accordance with work health and. Guidance note for coal mines to develop and implement a. Committed to excellence in mining safety is an initiative developed and led by the members of the national mining association to achieve an aggressive safety goal of eliminating fatalities and reducing minings injury rate by 50 percent over the next five years through implementation of safety and health management systems. It was drafted based on the national model whs regulations for mining and the additional tristate mining provisions agreed by nsw, queensland and western australia. Legislation, standards and guidelines business queensland. Mine safety in qld the state government regulates all mining activities in qld and legislation governing mine safety can be accessed here. The curragh open cut coal mine, in the bowen basin region of queensland, is a residential mine located near the town of blackwater, two hours from rockhampton. The office of the commissioner for mine safety and health was established under the. Statutory changes were made in queensland in 1999 with the introduction of the coal mining safety and health act 1999 qld cmsha 1999 and the mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 qld mqsha 1999. Queensland looks for new foundation in mining safety framework.
Mine safety mine managers association of australia incorporated. It is an offence to cause detriment to another person because they have made a complaint or have raised a mine safety issue. Consistency or uniformity of mine safety legislation and regulations in nsw, queensland and western australia and forms part of the mining safety legislative framework for these states. More information about queenslands whs regulatory framework for mining is available at the queensland government website. Training programs can be conducted at your premises with minimal disruption to your business or at one of the qfes specialised training fac ilities. Among the total responses, there was no explicit support for the status quo. Oct 22, 20 the queensland government is aiming to improve the effectiveness of its mine safety and health regime. Coal mining safety and health act 1999 and the coal mining safety and health regulation 2017 other laws may impact on safety and health for specific activities. Here is a really good document from an unknown sources that explains it very well and very simply.
Financial assurance framework reform discussion paper. Queensland has the toughest mining safety laws in the world and is committed to minimising risk so that every worker returns home safe at the end of every. Mining and quarrying safety and health act 1999 and the mining and quarrying safety and health regulation 2017. Work health and safety whs management plan template pdf,432kb. Improving mine safety and health national mining association. Commissioner for mine safety and health publications.