Important Information
Obtaining A Copy Of The Queensland Mining & Quarrying Act, Regulations, Guidelines And Standards
As a mining or quarry operator in Queensland, you must comply with mine safety and health legislation, including: Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2017; or Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation 2017.
The Annual compliance plan for Queensland mineral and energy resources (2016-2017) (PDF, 146KB) details engagement and compliance activities that we plan to undertake in relation to relevant mineral and energy resources legislation. The activities have been developed and will be continually reviewed and amended to reflect emerging risks and operational priorities.
This guide explains provides an overview of the legislation, standards and guidelines that relate to health and safety requirements for mining and quarrying operations in Queensland. It also provides an overview of bodies and individuals, such as the Mines Inspectorate, Board of Examiners and Commissioner for Mine Safety and Health, who work to ensure compliance of mining health and safety.
Queensland Recognised Standards,
Guidelines and Guidance Notes
The following recognised standards, guidelines and guidance notes relate to mining and quarrying activities in Queensland.
Recognised Standards (Coal Mines)
Section 72(1) of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 specifies that the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy may make recognised standards. Standards state ways of achieving an acceptable level of risk for people working in coal mines. Operators can manage the risk in a different way, but must be able to show that the method used is at least equivalent to the method in the recognised standard.
RS5
Quality of incombustible dust, sampling and analysis of roadway dust in underground coal mines (PDF, 530.6KB)
RS22
Management structure for the development and implementation of the Safety and Health Management System (PDF, 641KB)
Guidelines (Mineral Mines and Quarries)
Section 63(1) of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 specifies that the Minister may make guidelines. Guidelines provide ways of achieving an acceptable standard of risk for people working in mineral mines and quarries. Operators can manage the risk in a different way, but must be able to show that the method used is at least equivalent to the method in the guideline.
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material in Metalliferous Mines
QGL01
Guideline for management of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in metalliferous mines, Version 1 July 2014 (PDF, 562KB)
Respirable Crystalline Silica in Mineral Mines and Quarries
QGL02
Guideline for management of respirable crystalline silica in Queensland mineral mines and quarries, Version 2 May 2018 (PDF, 498KB)
Supporting documents for QGL02:
Health surveillance forms as per Appendix 8:
Available occupational hygiene consultancies:
Guidance Notes
Guidance notes are issued to help operators meet their safety and health obligations.
Mineral Mines and Quarries
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