The inaugural open cut and underground drill and blast forums will take place in May and June to provide industry with collaborative events to improve legislative compliance outcomes of blasting activities in NSW mines. The forums will be held face-to-face and online on the following days:
- Open cut drill and blast forum - 25 May 2022, Hunter Valley and online
- Underground drill and blast forum - 7 June 2022, Dubbo and online
Our inspectors will review emerging issues and trends from relevant program plans, legislative accountabilities, Safe Work licence requirements (understanding of the process and what is required) and topical incidents and/or new explosives developments (both from the mines and the explosives industry).
The meeting also includes a review of recent incidents, topical issues, updates on guidelines and standards, discussion of published safety alerts, bulletins, investigation releases and relevant incidents and events at NSW mines. This event is an essential part of meeting continual professional development (CPD) requirements for holders of practicing certificates. It also provides networking opportunities and an avenue for direct communication with the Regulator.
Meeting attendees are encouraged to discuss key learnings from their experiences and participate in constructive technical discussion.
Who should attend?
- Drill and blast engineers, superintendents, managers, MEMs, quarry managers
- Appointed supervisors (shotfirers)
- Suppliers and contractors
This event will be compliant with NSW Government Public Health Orders.
For more information about the forum and to request an invitation, please contact the engagement team on rr.workshops@planning.nsw.gov.au.
