NSW mining safety obligations (Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013)
NSW mine operators face mine-specific WHS obligations + Resources Regulator oversight.
Who must comply
NSW mine operators + PCBUs in mining operations.
What triggers it
Operating a mine in NSW.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
SMS, principal mining hazard management plans, statutory functions appointments, audit records.
Max penalty
Cat 1/2/3 WHS framework; industrial manslaughter under model NSW WHS Act 2024 amendments
Summary
The WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013 (NSW) applies WHS Act provisions plus mining-specific duties. Mine operator must have a documented safety management system, principal mining hazard management plans for ground stability, fire/explosion, gas outbursts, dust/airborne contaminants, etc.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Industries
Topics
Source: https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.