The NSW Resources Regulator is committed to supporting the health and safety of those working in the mining industry through the development and distribution of relevant and flexible learning and development programs.
As part of our commitment, we have collaborated to develop three flexible learning programs that specifically incorporate the findings from investigations and independent reviews of mining incidents that have involved multiple fatalities or where the circumstances that occurred presented a significant risk of death to workers or the wider community.
The case studies selected have been deliberately designed to represent all mining contexts. This is to reinforce to the industry that the risk of fatalities occurs in all parts of the mining industry, which requires everyone to remain vigilant and proactive. For this reason, learning from disasters has been directly integrated into the requirements to maintain competence, where relevant, as part of the maintenance of competence scheme for practising certificates.
Learning from experience, preventing devastating reoccurrences and improving the health and safety of all working in this industry is a profound way of acknowledging and recognising all those who have been affected by mining safety incidents throughout history.
The NSW Resources Regulator is committed to supporting the health and safety of those working in the mining industry through the development and distribution of relevant and flexible learning and development programs.
As part of our commitment, we have collaborated to develop three flexible learning programs that specifically incorporate the findings from investigations and independent reviews of mining incidents that have involved multiple fatalities or where the circumstances that occurred presented a significant risk of death to workers or the wider community.
The case studies selected have been deliberately designed to represent all mining contexts. This is to reinforce to the industry that the risk of fatalities occurs in all parts of the mining industry, which requires everyone to remain vigilant and proactive. For this reason, learning from disasters has been directly integrated into the requirements to maintain competence, where relevant, as part of the maintenance of competence scheme for practising certificates.
Learning from experience, preventing devastating reoccurrences and improving the health and safety of all working in this industry is a profound way of acknowledging and recognising all those who have been affected by mining safety incidents throughout history.
ILSM is one of the most important Joint Commission processes to understand. Test your ILSM knowledge and fill in the gaps regarding when and how to conduct an assessment.
Improper management of highly hazardous chemicals, including toxic, reactive or flammable liquids, can cause accidental releases and emergency responses. OSHA’s Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard (29 CFR 1910.119) regulates the management of highly hazardous chemicals. Violations can carry fines of up to $126,000. Do you have a PSM program in place?
Process Safety Management (PSM) is a concern in any of the industries who store, handle and process hazardous chemicals & gases. The risks related to process safety are often managed in an isolated way.
This presentation will help organisations to manage process safety risks in a more structured fashion.
A real-world introduction to PSM’s 14 Elements360factors
A number of recent incidents in various parts of the world have highlighted the increasing importance of effective Process Safety Management (PSM). This webinar presents a high-level overview of OSHA’s PSM requirements as well as real-world examples of how companies handle compliance.
Objectives
• Describe some of the major catastrophes which led to the formulation of PSM regulations.
• Introduce the 14 Elements of PSM.
• Present examples of various implementation approaches.
Learn how SiteFM's CMMS (Work Order application) provides the organizational capabilities to report by EC Discipline. Reports are accessed directly by the Safety Committee members to significantly reduce the workload required to prepare for these regular meetings, while also assisting in a Continuous Compliance model.
2019 Healthcare Accreditation Regulatory Updates: How Do the New Regulations ...Triumvirate Environmental
Recently there have been regulatory updates that affect healthcare facilities including standards that apply to hospital accreditation. The Joint Commission applies standards that pertain to federal Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Has your facility adapted to comply with the current and updated standards? Hear our expert provide a comprehensive look at the “Environment of Care” and see how to better adapt your facility to ensure the health and safety of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
Nfpa Process Safety Management and osha 6 8 2013John Newquist
Nfpa Process Safety Management and osha 6 8 2013 is a presentation that I gave at the National Fire Protection Association Conference in Chicago in June 2013
ILSM is one of the most important Joint Commission processes to understand. Test your ILSM knowledge and fill in the gaps regarding when and how to conduct an assessment.
Improper management of highly hazardous chemicals, including toxic, reactive or flammable liquids, can cause accidental releases and emergency responses. OSHA’s Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard (29 CFR 1910.119) regulates the management of highly hazardous chemicals. Violations can carry fines of up to $126,000. Do you have a PSM program in place?
Process Safety Management (PSM) is a concern in any of the industries who store, handle and process hazardous chemicals & gases. The risks related to process safety are often managed in an isolated way.
This presentation will help organisations to manage process safety risks in a more structured fashion.
A real-world introduction to PSM’s 14 Elements360factors
A number of recent incidents in various parts of the world have highlighted the increasing importance of effective Process Safety Management (PSM). This webinar presents a high-level overview of OSHA’s PSM requirements as well as real-world examples of how companies handle compliance.
Objectives
• Describe some of the major catastrophes which led to the formulation of PSM regulations.
• Introduce the 14 Elements of PSM.
• Present examples of various implementation approaches.
Learn how SiteFM's CMMS (Work Order application) provides the organizational capabilities to report by EC Discipline. Reports are accessed directly by the Safety Committee members to significantly reduce the workload required to prepare for these regular meetings, while also assisting in a Continuous Compliance model.
2019 Healthcare Accreditation Regulatory Updates: How Do the New Regulations ...Triumvirate Environmental
Recently there have been regulatory updates that affect healthcare facilities including standards that apply to hospital accreditation. The Joint Commission applies standards that pertain to federal Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Has your facility adapted to comply with the current and updated standards? Hear our expert provide a comprehensive look at the “Environment of Care” and see how to better adapt your facility to ensure the health and safety of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
Nfpa Process Safety Management and osha 6 8 2013John Newquist
Nfpa Process Safety Management and osha 6 8 2013 is a presentation that I gave at the National Fire Protection Association Conference in Chicago in June 2013
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The goal of this maintenance plan is to maintain campuses within the region that effectively represent the quality of the programs housed in its buildings. Safety, comfort, functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics are the guiding principles
Dear Sir,
As we are FIRST for engineering contracting works (HVAC, Fire F, Plumb and Electrical), We would like to introduce ourselves to you as one of electromechani-cl Contractors in Egypt & U.A.E. our company was founded by Eng. Ahmed Zaher after a big experience in the huge construction projects in U.A.E. and Egypt, we have a very good team of engineers, technicians and very good technical office team to meet all the standards.
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Please call Eng Ahmed Zaher:-+201065457792/+971526123836
The term Prestartup Safety Review (PSSR) first received prominence in the process industries with the introduction of the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.
The death of a truck operator in the USA in 2018 at a Peabody mine as a result of a fire highlights the importance of installing fire suppression systems. Firestorm has been involved in the world's largest retrofit of fire supression systems on buses. While buses may be considered simple for fire protection versus a mining machine, buses can carry up to 100 passengers and typically there is a lack of mechanical protection with the majority of the body made of fibreglass, wood and plastics that burn very quickly and are highly toxic. The risk for multiple deaths is therefore a much higher factor compared with a mining machine with one operator. The risk assessment required in AS5062-2016 needs to consider the egress paths available for an operator/passenger to safely evacuate the machine and consideration for actuators and fire extinguishers along this path.
Changes to laws in 2016 required the removal of PFAS and PFOS in both Queensland and South Australia with penalties noe effective for non-compliance. Several NSW mines have been put on notice by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prevent further contamination of waterways. Firestorm is now moving away from exposing our own people to PFAS/PFOS systems to ensure we are providing best practice even though laws are not yet in place for NSW. This presentation looks at what it means if you choose to move away from PFAS/PFOS systems.
Every organisation has a culture, and every culture is different. Every organisation has a culture around safety, which can often conflict with the culture around hydraulic systems.
Since the inception of the NSW Resources Regulator's MDG 41 - Guidleine for fluid power safety at mines there has been an explosion of interest in the safety of hydraulic systems. From the early days of MDG41 there was a significant drop in hydraulic incidents reported to the Regulator.
Recently there has been a spike in fluid power-related incidents around the industry, which suggests there is a disconnect between the perceived and real dangers of fluid power systems. As we now see the industry growing and less experienced workers joining the industry we must ensure that we demonstrate the correct culture when dealing with hydraulic systems.
Liberty Industrial was engaged by Glencore to complete the demolition of a former coal preparation plant on a redundant mine site in Teralba NSW. While the mine was non-operational and formerly underground, many of the mine systems, plant pass-in and permitting requirements were based on on the site being an operational underground mine. Both Liberty Industrial and Glencore worked together during the planning phase to ensure that both parties understood the work, the design-related aspects and aspects of the Glencore systems that were not appropriate for this type of work. The teams worked together to develop a risk-based approach that satisfied the Glencore internal systems while maintaining efficient execution processes.
This presentation outlines the approach taken by EnviroMist, in partnership with the University of Wollongong, to develop effective dust suppression systems for the mining industry.
A thorough approach using real-time dust monitoring, airspeed monitoring and material testing will be presented as the first step to define a dust problem. Following that, the use of modeling techniques such as CFD and DEM in combination with laboratory test data allows for the variables defining a problem to be investigated.
Finally, a solution can be proposed that is specific to the conditions of the application, based on the data collected and the results predicted from the simulation modelling. The presentation includes various case studies which demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach.
This presentation runs through case studies illustrating why machine failures are an invaluable source of knowledge. Yes, it comes at an expense, downtime, repairs and can have a significant impact on safety. However, it is the key lessons from a failure investigation that drive continuous improvement and, with it, commercial success and an environment where safety is paramount.
The studies draw on the concept of the price of non-conformance and why solely focusing on commercial short term gain can ultimately lead to long term pain. This is particularly true for critical assets that can affect production and safety if something goes wrong.
While critical control frameworks are becoming increasingly common in mines and quarries in NSW, effective implementation of these frameworks can be hampered by an inadequate grasp of the necessary data inputs, indicators and human psychology that govern whether the framework will create the intended outcome. As statutory mechanical officials in mines and quarries in NSW, assuring the effectiveness of critical risk controls can significantly reduce blidspots and improve your ability to know where you stand in relation to critical control effectiveness. This presentation will elevate your ability to:
• Identify and address complexity risk in developing critical control frameworks
• Recognise and respond to cognitive bias to maximise the performance of critical control frameworks
• Evaluate and apply key risk indicators and risk tolerances in order to effectively and honestly measure the performance of critical control frameworks.
The need to protect workers from diesel particulate matter (DPM) has led the underground coal mining industry to install disposable filter systems on their vehicles. While the disposable filters are efficient at removing significant DPM some major issues have arisen. ACARP, the Australian Coal Association Research Program funded two projects to research and develop solutions to these issues. This presentation provides the key findings from ACARP project C26070.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
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Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
2. Work Health &
Safety (Mines &
Petroleum Sites)
Regulation 2014
Clause 17 Review
(1) The operator of a mine or petroleum site
must ensure that the safety management
system for the mine or petroleum site is
reviewed within 12 months of the
commencement of mining operations or
petroleum operations at the mine or
petroleum site and at least once every 3 years
after that to ensure it remains effective.
(2) In addition, if a control measure is revised
under clause 38 of the WHS Regulations or
clause 10 of this Regulation, the operator must
ensure that the safety management system for
the mine or petroleum site is reviewed and as
necessary revised in relation to all aspects of
risk control addressed by the revised control
measure.
3. The SMS should also be reviewed:
• if a risk control measure is revised
• before making a significant change to the mining operations
• if a notifiable incident occurs at the mine
• if an audit of performance standards indicates a deficiency in a risk control
measure
• after a worker's task is changed in response to health surveillance results
• if there is evidence that a risk control measure does not adequately control
the risk
• if a health and safety representative at the mine requests the review
4. What
information
can assist
the SMS
review?
Information that can help with the review includes:
* results of any internal or system audits
* reports on work health and safety performance
* incident reports and investigations
* hazard identification and risk assessment activities
* changes to work health and safety laws
* changes to work health and safety standards
* Notices issued by the Resources Regulator
5. Reviewing a
safety
management
system (SMS)
A safety management system (SMS) should include some
means for the operator to formally review the system’s
performance and develop improvements based on the results
of the review.
There are many ways to review safety performance, but an
assessment commonly consists of reviews by the quarry
management in association with health and safety
representatives, often with assistance from technical
specialists ie electrical tradesperson, shotfirer, mechanic etc
The system should also provide a means of prioritising action
items and improvements, with higher priority being given to
higher risk issues. Progress on action items should be formally
tracked. Develop an Action Plan.
14. Exercise:
Safe R Us Quarries
Work health and safety policy
Goals
Safe R Us Quarries is committed to ensuring all its activities are performed in a
manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of workers, contractors, host
organisations and the public
Safe R Us Quarries shall establish objectives and targets to ensure it meets its WHS
performance ensuring the elimination of work-related illness and injuries by
continually improving it safety management system in a consultative manner.
To achieve this we will;
• Provide a healthy and safe workplace
• Provide inductions and training for people who enter our quarry
• Monitor and regularly review our WHS systems to ensure that are appropriate
and effective
• Ensure that management are held accountable for WHS matters on site and
recognising that workers have a duty to ensure they are safe, and they keep
others safe
• Implement risk management process to ensure safety on site
• Consult with workers and contractors for input into the SMS that will impact on
their health and safety
• Ensure that information relating to WHS is given to all workers, relevant
contractors and visitors who come to site
• Ensure that the SMS is effectively implement in accordance with this policy
Signed by: Management Date
Worker representative Date
15. Mine Record
Work Health & Safety (Mines & Petroleum Sites)
Regulation 2014 Clause 133 Mine or petroleum site record
The mine operator has obligations to retain mine records.
(a) a record of any notices issued, and
(b) a copy of any provisional improvement notice, and
(c) a record of every incident notified to the regulator,
(d) Record of certain reviews of control measures—operator and the
PCBU (risk assessment, incident investigations etc)
(e) Communication between outgoing and incoming shifts
(f) any other record that the operator is required to keep in respect of
the mine or petroleum site under the WHS laws, and
(g) a record of all first aid treatment provided at the mine or
petroleum site.
SMS for the mine must be reviewed within 12 months of the commencement of mining operations at the mine and at least once every 3 years after that to ensure it remains effective.
The WHS Legislation came into effect of Feb 2015 and allowed mine operator to have two years (Feb 2017) to implement the new requirements for SMSs. So now it has been over three years. The SMS is due for review.
When should an SMS be reviewed?
The elements of an SMS should be reviewed regularly and, if necessary, revised. A review should be done:
if a risk control measure is revised
before making a significant change to the mining operations
if a notifiable incident occurs at the mine
if an audit of performance standards indicates a deficiency in a risk control measure
after a worker's task is changed in response to health surveillance results
if there is evidence that a risk control measure does not adequately control the risk
if a health and safety representative at the mine requests the review
What should be considered during the review?
The review should consider:
the extent to which objectives and targets have been met
the continuing suitability of the SMS in relation to any changing conditions and new information
stakeholder concerns.
Review to be conducted by Quarry management, WHS reps, and technical specialists ie electrical tradesperson, shotfirer, mechanic, operators etc
An Action Plan is to be developed with issues risk assessed and priorities given on the improvements.
Self auditing is a useful tool and the Regulator has published a number of Audit Tools to assist in developing and reviewing your Safety Management System.
Please note that it was published in 2015… some of the recent updates to legislation won’t be included ie new RCS OEL
This is a very comprehensive checklist to assist you in meeting your legislative obligations.
The Legislation Audit Tool is intended to assist mines and quarries identify legislation relevant to their particular operation and to provide guidance on what could be expected to comply with the legislation.
It also serves as reference to material that may assist mine operators establish and implement effective safety management systems (for example, codes of practice, Australian Standards, safety alerts).
One of the most difficult decisions in regard to auditing is determining what is the scope or objective of the audit. Will the audit be conducted against all questions or will it break the audit into smaller more manageable parts?
This audit tool has been formatted to provide auditors the opportunity to target one or more specific topics written in the legislation. Topics are listed in the table of contents starting on page seven. If an audit is to be conducted against specific parts, then plan what questions are to be used that relate to those parts.
Detailed tables of contents are included at the commencement of every section. This audit tool identifies specific audit criteria, each with its own check box (denoted by a ), and questions which collectively may indicate the overall extent of legislative compliance.
We also have this SMS Assessment guide that can be used to assist in SMS review.
This is a 16 page document that allows you to see how well you are progressing, how much more needs to be done or if there is anything missing from your SMS.
This assessment asks questions about typical programs and procedures you may have in your SMS, it is not a test but a guide to help assess where you are at.
Safety Management system assessment guide is located in the Small Mines section of the Resources Regulator website.
If you don’t have an SMS or want to revamp part or all of your existing SMS you could look at using the safety management kit for small-scale mines, quarries and extractive industries operations
Examples of reviewing sections of SMS
Examples of reviewing sections of SMS
Examples of reviewing sections of SMS
On the left is a WHS policy, using the SMS assessment tool on policy (right of screen) lets review the WHS policy
Obviously the document is not signed so this would be an improvement item that we would have to attend to
This review was not an onerous one but still a review. If you find an area of improvement then you could always use a more in depth tool to get a better understanding of the requirements and result in a better outcome
All mines are required to maintain a ‘mine record’, which is simply a collection of important documents that are required to be kept together or as a minimum easily located in a timely manner.
The mine record must be kept available for inspection for seven years and a summary should be easily accessible to workers.
Note: In the WHS legislation there are other records that must be kept for longer periods ie Health Surveillance 30 years.