Overview
Work health and safety in the mining industry is regulated by states and territories.
Mining
Mine Operator Appointment Form
The Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Act 2012 requires a mine holder to appoint a mine operator before any mining operations are carried out at the mine.
Use this form to advise the Chief Inspector of Mines in writing of that person’s details and the date the appointment takes effect within 14 days after making that appointment.
We recommend you download the form, fill it in, and save a copy for yourself before sending it to:
The Chief Inspector of Mines, WorkSafe Tasmania
By post: PO Box 56, Rosny Park, TAS 7018
By email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
By fax: (03) 6173 0206
The Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Act 2012 requires a mine holder to appoint a site senior officer before any mining operations are carried out at the mine.
Use this form to advise the Chief Inspector of Mines in writing of that person’s details and the date the appointment takes effect within 14 days after making that appointment.
We recommend you download the form, fill it in, and save a copy for yourself before sending it to:
The Chief Inspector of Mines, WorkSafe Tasmania
By post: PO Box 56, Rosny Park, TAS 7018
By email: wstinfo@justice.tas.gov.au
By fax: (03) 6173 0206
Appointment of Site Senior Officer - Notification to Chief Inspector of Mines (PDF, 162.7 KB)
Tasmanian Reports & Laws
Laws
Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Act 2012
Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Regulations 2012
Principal Mining Hazard Management Plans (pdf, 307.9 KB)
These hazard management plans are specific to Tasmanian mines.
Reports
Contact WorkSafe if you have problems reading or accessing these documents
2016‐17 Audit of the Office of Chief Inspector of Mines (PDF, 1.1MB)
2014 Audit of the Mine Safety Unit and the Office of the Chief Inspector of Mines (PDF, 870.7KM)
Codes and publications search
WorkSafe Tasmania has a range of safety resources to assist industry and workers in meeting their legal responsibilities. Search by selecting the type of industry you work in.
There is also a General category that includes publications useful for all industry groups.
You can refine your search by selecting the type of publication/s to view. Download direct from the link.
Alerts
Codes of practice (COP)
Forms
Guides
These resources are not the only available to you and you should search the codes of practice and the laws section to see what others may be applicable to you and your business. If you are unsure, contact WorkSafe for assistance.
Further resources
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