Commissioner for Resources Safety & Health
Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health
The Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health is an impartial, independent and expert advisor to the Minister on matters relating to protecting the safety and health of workers in Queensland’s resources industries.
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The state of safety reporting culture in Queensland’s mining industry
26 March 2024
Queensland’s mine workers are encouraged to report their safety concerns and usually do so, but some barriers to reporting do exist according to the results of an industry-wide survey released today.
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Fatigue management forum - Managing fatigue without technology
22 March 2024
The management of fatigue in the coal mining industry will be the focus of an upcoming forum hosted on Tuesday 28 May in Emerald by the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory...
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Annual reports tabled in Queensland Parliament
04 March 2024
The annual reports of the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and two safety and health advisory committees were recently tabled in the Queensland Parliament by the Minister for Resources and Critical...
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Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee membership update
22 February 2024
One new member has been appointed to the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee and two existing members were re-appointed ensuring continuity of membership while gaining fresh perspectives on safety and health...
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New interim Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health appointed
31 January 2024
Queensland has a new interim Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health after experienced resources industry professional Andrew Clough was appointed recently.
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Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health
24 November 2023
Queensland’s Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health Kate du Preez has resigned from the role to take up a new opportunity in the mining sector.
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Industry collaboration key to overcoming challenges of recognised standard 22
24 November 2023
More than 120 Queensland coal mining industry stakeholders gathered together recently to share their experiences in responding to Recognised standard 22—Management structure for the development and implementation of the safety and health...
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Industry forum to discuss responses to recognised standard 22
27 September 2023
Coal mining industry stakeholders will gather this November to discuss how mining operations have responded to Recognised Standard 22—Management structure for the development and implementation of the safety and health management system.