From September 1 this year the extended Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 will apply, with some modifications, to the NSW coal mining industry.
Twenty-one Codes of Practice made under the OHS Act that presently apply to general industry will also apply to the NSW mining industry.
The Codes of Practice cover matters including OHS consultation, manual handling, noise management, hot and cold work environments, hazardous substances and dangerous substances and construction work.
The two-hour seminars will be held in Singleton, July 22; Penrith, July 30; and Cardiff, July 31.
NSW DPI inspectors and mine safety officers will be available at each seminar to answer questions.
The department is encouraging mining engineering managers, electrical and mechanical engineering managers, OH&S coordinators, OH&S committee chairpersons and industry and site check inspectors to attend.
Registration for the seminars can be made through local NSW DPI mine safety offices.
