Coal mines safety legislation
The commencement of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002 and Coal Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2006 on 23 December 2006 repeals the Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982. The development of the CMHS Act and CMHS Regulation provides closer alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.
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| Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002 |
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| Coal Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2006 |
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| Coal Mine Health and Safety Amendment Regulation 2008 |
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450kb |
Related information
Report on the Review of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002
The Report on the Review of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002 was tabled in Parliament on 1 September 2009. The report can be downloaded below:
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| Report on the Review of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act 2002 |
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Resources and forms
NSW DPI has prepared a suite of other resources and forms to assist the NSW coal mining industry to effectively implement the new mine safety legislation, including Guidance Notes, Technical References, notification forms, etc.
OHS Regulation and the coal sector
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 is being extended from 1 September 2008 to apply to the NSW mining industry, including the coal sector. For further information on how the OHS Regulation applies to the coal sector, click here.
Register of operators of coal operations
Contact details of coal operators are available on request at NSW DPI offices in regions where coal is mined.
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| Register of operators of coal operations |
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Register of exemptions under CMHS Regulation Clause 202
Details of temporary exemptions granted under Clause 202 of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Regulation 2006 are available on request at NSW DPI offices in regions where coal is mined.
