Safety Audit Report - Metalliferous and Extractive mines

In accordance with a recommendation of the Wran Mine safety Review 2005, Inudstry & Investment NSW conducted an occupational health and safety audit program at metalliferous, extractive and other non-coal mining operations across NSW.

The audit program tested the legislative complaince of the main health and safety systems and plans required as part of the Mine Health and Safety Act 2004 and associated Regulation.

The Safety Audit Report - Metalliferous and Extractive Mines was published in February 2011.

Coal Mine Safety Audit Report

The Coal Mine Safety Audit Report is the result of recommendations from the 2005 Wran NSW Mine Safety Review that are being fully implemented by the NSW Government.  The audit provides tangible evidence of areas where compliance with the legislation could be improved, which will inform a cooperative approach between industry and the mine safety inspectors to address areas of concern, both at an industry-wide level and for individual coal mines.

The audit program results also show that many in the mining industry demonstrate commitment and innovation in developing and improving systems to manage the health and safety of mine workers and contractors.

International Mining Fatality Review

The International Mining Fatality Review is an extensive database of mining-related fatalities resulting in a fatality comparison across the world. Mines, equipment hirers and equipment manufacturers can use this statistical data in risk management systems to improve safety.

Fire protection of mobile equipment

The following spreadsheet contains a summary of NSW DPI incident data from the COMET database (2001 to 2008) displaying any injuries that may have occurred for mechanical equipment mobile incidents containing 'fire' in the incident subtype, comments, circumstances or apparent causes.

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COMET - fires on mobile equipment 2001 to 2008		200 kB

Prevention of underground fires

An analysis of 81 underground fires involving diesel-powered mobile equipment in NSW mines between July 1990 and September 2000 has indicated that virtually all of the fires could have been prevented by better maintenance.

Audit Report into emergency management systems in NSW underground coal mines

An audit of underground Emergency Management Systems in NSW coal mines was carried out between October 2005 and June 2006.
The audit highlighted several common deficiencies in the development, operation and maintenance of the systems. A total of 29 mines were audited. Results are contained in the audit report below.

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Audit report on underground emergency management systems	116 Kb
Underground emergency management systems - NW area powerpoint presentation	52 Kb