Restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) certificate
A person is eligible for a restricted quarry manager’s (non-explosives) (RQMNE) certificate if they can demonstrate evidence of the following:
Sexual harassment evaluation tool for mine sites
This safe self-assessment questionnaire is designed to give you guidance and support to those who experienced or witnessed sexual harassment on a mine site.
Information to assist workers in other sectors can be found on the Hazards and solutions section.
Notification of sexual harassment and/or assault to Mines Safety
Workplaces covered by the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 have a requirement to notify the regulator of reportable incidents, including sexual harassment. More information is available in the Gendered violence: Notification of sexual harassment and/or assault to Mines Safety: Information sheet.
Safe Work Month
All year, we talk safety. In October, let's get louder. Celebrated every October, National Safe Work Month is a time to commit to building a healthy and safe workplace.
Reports and guidance materials
Reports and guidance materials including inquiries into sexual harassment that can assist in keeping workplaces free from violence, harassment, discrimination and disrespect.
Mining and exploration safety statistics
This section contains accident and injury statistical reports, safety performance snapshots and activity indicators for mining and exploration.
Mining self-assessments
Mining operations are encouraged to use these self-assessment templates to review their practices and the arrangements in place to manage hazards in the workplace, secure the health and safety of workers and identify areas for improvement.
Obtain a copy of your certificate of competency
A certificate of competency is an official document issued by the regulator that confirms a person is qualified to perform a specific role in the mining industry. It shows that a person has met the necessary standards through training, experience and assessment and is legally competent to carry out that role in compliance with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 [WHS Mines Regulations].
Consultation and worker representation
Engaging with workers
While a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) is responsible for making decisions regarding health and safety, they don’t always have a full understanding of the finer detail or subtleties of the work performed or the working conditions.
WorkSafe Commissioner
The WorkSafe Commissioner is the regulator under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act). The Commissioner is responsible to the Minister for Industrial Relations for the administration of the WHS Act, and any other laws relating to work health and safety administered by the Minister.
Functions of the regulator
The regulator has a broad range of functions, including: