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State-of-play for safety regulation in WA www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 2
What are we talking about today? • What is the purpose of legislation in improving safety? • Proposed changes in safety legislation • Recent industry safety performance and trends • Areas of focus for Resources Safety www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 3
Our commitment To work with industry to reduce serious accidents and incidents, and provide tangible support in achieving a positive cultural change. www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 4
What are the objects of the Act? Promote and secure the safety and health of persons Assist employers and employees to identify and reduce hazards Protect employees against risks associated with mining operations Foster and facilitate cooperation and consultation between employers and employees Promote contribution from employers and employees to the development of safety legislation www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 5
What does our history tell us? 50 Fatal injuries in Western Australian mining industry 1896 -2015 (part year to 30 Sept 2015) Mines Reg Act 1906 45 35 30 Mines Reg Act 1946 25 MSIA 20 15 10 www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 2016 2012 2008 2004 2000 1996 1992 1988 1984 1980 1976 1972 1968 1964 1960 1956 1952 1948 1944 1940 1936 1932 1928 1924 1920 1916 1912 1908 1904 0 1900 5 1896 Number of fatalities 40 6
So mining legislation has a role to play? • Sets the “Rules of the Game” • Act spells out roles and responsibilities • Regulations address areas of concern or poor performance, set standards • Improved reporting to regulator • Increased penalties for failure to comply Legislation needs to keep pace with industry needs, technology and community expectations www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 7
Safety legislation reform Consider current moves to update mining safety legislation within Western Australia www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 8
Why do we need to do it? • Legislation overdue for review – MSI Act 1994 • Kenner review (2009) recommendation for consistent regulatory structure across mining, petroleum and major hazard facilities (MHFs) • Resources industry legislation needs to be less prescriptive and more adaptable to change – supports increasing uses of risk-based approach and new technology • Improve consistency between industries, but not a ‘one size fits all’ approach www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 9
Principles • Based on model Work Health and Safety laws, National Mine Safety Framework and current laws • Full and open stakeholder consultation during development of Act and regulations • Tailored for WA’s resources industry • ‘Health’ includes psychological as well as physical www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 10
Consolidation of resources safety legislation Mining Petroleum Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967 Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969 Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982 Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Act 2011 Major Hazard Facilities Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (under Work. Safe) Mining, Petroleum, Major Hazard Facilities Work Health and Safety (Resources) Bill www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 11
WHS (Resources) Bill SEP-NOV 2014 RIS on structure NOV 2015 (RIS = Regulatory Impact Statement) JAN 2015 MAR 2015 Decision RIS recommends consolidation Development of drafting instructions OCT 2015 JUL-AUG 2015 Cabinet approval to draft Bill Decision RIS Consultation RIS on WHS (Resources) Bill DEC 2015 MAR 2016 APR-AUG 2016 1 JAN 2017 Bill drafted Bill in Parliament Act implemented www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 12
WHS (Resources) Regulations JUL-NOV 2015 Mock-up regulations 1 JAN 2017 Act implemented Regulations in force NOV 2015 FEB 2016 MAY-JUN 2016 Consultation via MAP & stakeholder workshops Consultation RIS on regulations SEP-DEC 2016 SEP 2016 Regulations drafted Decision RIS www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 13
Regulatory activities What else do we need to do? www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 14
How are we travelling in recent times? Fatalities in WA mining & exploration 2000 -2015 (part year to 30 Sept 2015) 10 62 fatalities RADARS 6 4 2 www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 0 2000 Number of fatalities 8 15
Fatalities in 2015 • 20 January 2015 – Philip Kitching Woodie: Fitter crushed by dozer belly plate • 11 May 2015 – Adam Hardaker Nifty Copper: Bogger operator struck by rock from rill at stope draw point • 15 May 2015 – Joshua Martin Telfer: Charge-up operator crushed between EWP basket and backs • 6 September 2015 – Hira Rewita Cornishman Pit: Truck driver died from injuries after truck rollover www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 16
Data reviews by Resources Safety Fatality review Serious injury review www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 17
Fatal accidents 2000 to 2012 [52 reports] • Falls from height • Maintenance work procedures • Run away vehicles • Vehicles over edges • Vehicle collisions • Electrical contacts • Underground rock falls • Open pit wall failures • Inrush situations • Tyre handling – pressure and gravity Note: Additional 10 fatalities 2013 -2015 www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 18
Normalised annual injury rate/1000 FTE workers AFC injuries – high-consequence serious injuries comprising Amputations, Fractures and Crush injuries Does this mean we are fixing the easy ones and not managing the bigger issues? www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 19
Serious injuries by occupation www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 20
Serious injury type by occupation group Over-exertion Struck by Caught between Stepping Trips and falls Vehicle related Contact with www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 21
High-consequence serious injuries by nature of injury and work scenario [4] HEIGHT [5] [1] www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 22
Regulatory activities What are we focusing on? www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 23
Resources Safety’s focus on mining activities • Maintenance and service activities • Hazardous manual tasks • Fit for purpose • Falling from height • Principal hazard management plans • Safety in design • Assessment of competence • Traffic management • Job risk assessment tools (e. g. JHAs, JSAs) • Fitness for work • Management and supervision • Safety and health representatives www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 24
Focus areas: critical activities and hazards Based on recent significant events, need greater focus on: • Falling from height • Worker under suspended load or object • Crushed between or against • Vehicle related – Collisions – Vehicles over edges or rollovers – Vehicle runaway on slope or gradient www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 25
Observations • We appear to be learning from our mistakes, but not quickly enough – current trend in fatal injuries is increasing • Changes in legislation should provide a catalyst for increased safety awareness • Some areas of work result in most fatalities or serious injuries Go back to your workplace and compare your site experience for critical activities and hazards www. dmp. wa. gov. au/Resources. Safety 26
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