In the Media
Drugs and Alcohol Fact Sheet released
MinEx have released a new fact sheet in the series designed to promote worker health and wellbeing. You can download the latest factsheet - Drugs and Alcohol here.
New CoC requirements
Following significant lobbying from industry, WorkSafe gazzetted new requirements for a Site Specific Certificate of Competence (CoC) on1st August 2018.
Apprenticeship programme announced
Having a clear qualification pathway, starting with an apprenticeship, helps make the mining and quarrying industry a more attractive career option for new entrants to the industry, including school-leavers.
Regs review consultation document released
The consultation document for the review of the Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016 has been released by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment.
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Canterbury quarries to fight ECan decision
Canterbury quarries should vigorously fight any attempt by Environment Canterbury to impose mandatory continuous dust monitors on the boundaries of all quarries that have a house within 500m of their...
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No silicosis risks and good dust management now shown
People living near quarries in Yaldhurst near Christchurch are now confirmed as having no reason to fear being exposed to dust that can cause the dangerous lung disease of silicosis,...
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Truck accidents on the rise - MinEx
New Zealand risks another vehicle-related fatality at a mine or quarry, MinEx warns.
Changes to CoCs announced
MinEx has been the industry lead on getting the much-awaited proposed changes to CoCs for the extractives sector from talk into action.On Friday the WorkSafe Board announced three interim changes...
MinEx rolls out regional health and safety workshops
MinEx are delighted to announce the first of our regional workshops – designed to help you manage risks in your operation – are now confirmed to run, with some acknowledged...
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