Queensland Commissioner for Resources Safety & Health

Today marks 30 years since the Porgera Gold Mine disaster in Papua New Guinea. Interim Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health Andrew Clough this week paid tribute to the 11 colleagues that were killed in the Porgera Gold Mine explosion that occurred 30 years ago in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. On 2 August 1994, the Dyno Wesfarmers Limited explosive manufacturing facility at the Porgera Gold Mine was totally destroyed by two explosions. Andrew was working on site at the time of the incident. Andrew yesterday attended a ceremony, hosted by Dyno Nobel, at Manly Harbour Boat Club to mark 30 years since the accident and spoke of the need to learn the lessons from major incidents to ensure similar disasters were not repeated in the future.

A selection of presentation slides from the recent CMSHAC Managing the causes of fatigue industry forum, as well as copies of the graphic recording charts created by the talented Rachel Apelt from Artbalm Creative Services. The outcomes of the forum will be considered by CMSHAC to determine the strategies and advice they can provide to promote best practice on fatigue management in the Queensland mining industry. More information is available at https://lnkd.in/gEYxqms6

Join us as we dive into the latest findings from the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health's recent Qld mining industry report. Sentis' Head of Psychology, Amy Hawkes, and Organisational Psychologist, Tia Armit, are delighted to present this webinar session alongside Ash Crane, Senior Project Officer from the Commissioner's Office. During this exclusive session, you will: 🦺 Discover the robust methods used to gather and analyze crucial data 🦺 Learn about the key findings that impact the mining industry as a whole 🦺 Get a look at suggestions for improvement that can drive positive change 🦺 Engage directly with the experts behind the report and get your questions answered in real-time Don't miss out – register now: https://lnkd.in/gUVCn5WS #Webinar #Mining #HealthAndSafety

Upcoming webinar alert! Join Sentis and the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health for a deep dive into the findings from the recent Queensland Mining Industry Safety Reporting Survey at 11 am on Thursday 20 June. The webinar will be co-presented by Dr Amy Hawkes, Head of Psychology, and Tia Armit, Organisational Psychologist at Sentis alongside Ash Crane, Senior Project Officer at the Office of the Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health and will cover: - Insider Methodology: Discover the robust methods used to gather and analyze crucial data. - Industry Insights: Learn about the key findings that impact the mining industry as a whole. - Preliminary Recommendations: Get a first look at the actionable recommendations that can drive positive change. - Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with the experts behind the report and get your questions answered in real-time. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gUTqq3KA

Thank you to everyone who attended the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee Managing the causes of #fatigue industry forum yesterday in Emerald. There was enthusiastic discussion throughout the day providing the advisory committee with a great deal of feedback to consider regarding best practice management of fatigue risk in the coal mining industry. A particular thank you to all of the presenters and panel members on the day who provided their expertise and shared their experience with the audience: - Kaitlyn Bruschi - Naomi Rogers - Dr Nicholas Mabbott - A/Sergeant Joseph Cook  - Mark Cooper - Samuel Chatman - Jason Hill - Glenn Hamilton - Jacques le Roux Presentation slides and other materials will be made available soon.

The Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee managing the causes of fatigue industry forum is underway in Emerald today. The forum will examine the key factors that contribute to fatigue and examine how fatigue risk can be managed better.

The Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee fatigue management forum is coming up fast. Have you booked your place yet? Samuel Chatman from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will be joining us at the forum to provide insights on fatigue from the heavy vehicle industry. Sam’s presentation will cover the importance of regulating work schedules, incorporating rest breaks, and adhering to maximum driving hours to mitigate the risks associated with fatigue. He will also share insights on the role of training programs that empower drivers to recognise and combat fatigue, as well as the use of technology such as fatigue monitoring systems and electronic logging devices. As the Policy Advisor, Fatigue and Human Factors, Sam brings a wealth of knowledge in implementing effective fatigue risk management strategies tailored for heavy vehicle operations. Join Sam and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee and Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health in Emerald on Tuesday 28 May to discuss fatigue management in the Queensland coal mining industry. Register for the forum at https://lnkd.in/gGcD7qqn For more information go to https://lnkd.in/g3atGsug

World renowned sleep expert and specialist fatigue consultant Professor Naomi Rogers, PhD will join us in Emerald to discuss the key factors that contribute to fatigue at the upcoming Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee fatigue management forum on Tuesday 28 May 2024. Naomi has an international reputation in the areas of circadian disruption, sleep loss, fatigue and consequences on neurocognitive function and health and works extensively with the Queensland mining industry, as well as the maritime, transport, defence, banking and health care industries. Naomi has received numerous awards, including an NHMRC Howard Florey Centenary Research Fellowship and a Tall Poppy Award. She is a past President of the Australian Society for Medical Research, and past Director of the Australasian Sleep Association and the Sleep Health Foundation and served on the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Sleep Societies. She has also served as an expert on a number of committees for the The National Institutes of Health (US), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Space Biomedical Research Institute, National Transport Commission (Aus), American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the United States Air Force, and served as an expert witness in NSW and QLD Coronial inquests, the Queensland Supreme Court and Federal Court of Australia, as well as providing an expert opinion for other legal cases associated with fatigue. Naomi will be joining a panel of presenters which includes specialist fatigue experts and industry leaders from the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Mining and Energy Union, Resources Safety & Health Queensland, and more. Register for the forum at https://lnkd.in/gGcD7qqn For more information go to https://lnkd.in/g3atGsug

Our third presenter announcement for the Managing fatigue without technology industry forum is Kaitlyn Bruschi who is a health compliance officer in the Occupational Health division of Resources Safety & Health Queensland. With a background in dietetics, as well as qualifications in health and safety, Kaitlyn brings a unique perspective to the forum—and to RSHQ regulatory functions and compliance efforts—through her extensive work in health promotion, predominantly in the workplace setting across mining and construction projects throughout Queensland. Join Kaitlyn and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee and Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health in Emerald on Tuesday 28 May to discuss fatigue management in the Queensland coal mining industry. Register for the forum at https://lnkd.in/gGcD7qqn For more information go to https://lnkd.in/g3atGsug

The second announced speaker for our Queensland coal mining—Managing fatigue without technology industry forum—is Dr Nicholas Mabbott. Hi Dr Nick! Dr Nick is a fatigue risk management specialist with more than 27 years of experience in sleep and fatigue risk management, as well as the author of The Wonder of Sleep: Beyond Midnight—a compilation of 27 years of learning about sleep and the benefits people get from appropriate sleep. Dr Nick will be joining the Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee and Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health in Emerald on Tuesday 28 May to deliver his presentation—Reframing what we think about driver fatigue. A self-professed ‘sleep salesman’, Dr Nick helps people to better understand and get more sleep on dayshift and nightshift, with proven results. The forum will feature a panel of presenters which includes specialist fatigue experts and industry leaders from the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Mining and Energy Union, Resources Safety & Health Queensland, and more. Register for the forum at https://lnkd.in/gGcD7qqn For more information go to https://lnkd.in/g3atGsug