These can lead to both physical and psychological harm, if not appropriately managed.

Understand the safety risks in the mining industry.

The establishment and implementation of a safety management system (SMS) is a key work health and safety requirement for mines.

Most regulation requirements will be familiar to the mining community and the obligation to manage risks to health and safety are the same as in all workplaces.

Mine operators must ensure that they have a competent mine manager appointed at all times in relation to the mine.

Mine operators must ensure that workers are provided with suitable and adequate information, training and instruction.

Explosives must be handled appropriately and licences are required to store and use explosives.

The mine operator must prepare an emergency plan for the mine to address all matters relating to responses to emergencies.

As well as the general record keeping requirements contained in the WHS legislation, there are specific requirements for mine operators.

Health monitoring is used to detect changes in a worker’s health due to the exposure to certain substances.

Caldwell shafts are sunk during exploration drilling to provide ventilation and access/egress from underground workings on the opal fields.

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