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Safety Bulletin: Complaints about blasting notices increase

The Resources Regulator has received 12 complaints related to blasting activities at mines throughout NSW over the past 6 months. Half of these complaints related to notifications of blasting activities, 10 were related to quarries and 2 were large open-cut mines.

Complaints received by the Regulator about notifications of blasting activities included those not receiving any form of notification, receiving notification one week before blasting but not on the day of the blast, no written notification, questions about who should be notified about blasting and when blasting can occur.

While there are no direct legislative requirements for mine operators to confirm notifications have been received by parties required to be notified, best practice is achieved through a blast management plan and an environmental control plan along with effective communication with neighbours.

The Regulator has published a list of recommendations for mine operators.

Read the full Safety Bulletin. (PDF, 305.97 KB)

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