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Safety reporting culture survey dashboards now available
08 April 2024
De-identified data collected for the Queensland Mining Industry Safety Reporting Survey is now available as a series of online dashboards on the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health’s website.
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.
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 Committee.
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 Minerals The Hon Scott Stewart MP.
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 in the mining and quarrying industry.
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.
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.
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 management system.
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.
Risk assessment resource launched by Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee
18 July 2023
A new education resource which assists mining and quarrying operations to complete effective risk assessments to make better risk management decisions was launched recently by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee.
Vehicle interaction safety forum charts journey towards a safer industry
17 July 2023
Safety experts from industry, universities and technology companies discussed solutions to reduce vehicle interaction incidents in the mineral mining and quarrying industry at a forum hosted by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC) recently.
Reflections on the 26th World Mining Congress
04 July 2023
Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health Kate du Preez's reflections on the discussions at the 26th World Mining Congress which was held in Brisbane from Monday 26 June to Thursday 29 June.
Rich vein of data for the Queensland Mining Industry Safety Reporting Survey
19 June 2023
More than 1600 mine and quarry workers have so far completed the Queensland Mining Industry Safety Reporting Survey from across the coal mining, mineral mining, quarrying and exploration sectors.
Have your say on safety reporting in the Queensland mining industry
29 May 2023
Queensland’s mine and quarry workers can have their say on the safety reporting culture in the coal mining, mineral mining and quarrying industries as part of an industry-wide survey which launches on Thursday 1 June 2023.
Vehicle interactions the focus for MSHAC safety forum
26 May 2023
Vehicle interactions at mines and quarries will be the focus of an upcoming forum hosted by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (MSHAC) on 12 July 2023 in Brisbane.
Competency requirements for site senior executives at underground mineral mines updated
15 May 2023
The competency requirements for site senior executives (SSEs) at mineral mines (competency 1) were updated recently by the Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee.
Dozer safety at coal mines the focus of Rockhampton forum
29 March 2023
Coal mining industry safety leaders and professionals from across Queensland gathered in Rockhampton recently to discuss strategies for the safe operation of dozers and other plant equipment.
Annual reports tabled in Queensland Parliament
20 March 2023
The annual reports of the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and two safety and health advisory committees were tabled recently in the Queensland Parliament by the Minister for Resources Scott Stewart.
Competency requirements for coal mining site senior executives updated
13 March 2023
The competency requirements for site senior executives (SSEs) for coal mines (competency 8) were updated today by the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee (CMSHAC).
Fatigue Management in the Queensland Mining Industry and its relationship with Mental Health
11 January 2023
Heavy vehicle drivers on surface mines working night shifts are the most at risk of being involved in a fatigue-related incident according to a new report by The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute published by the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health.
Last updated: 19 Jul 2022