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2 Resources Safety and industry Working together to improve safety and health outcomes

3 What is happening with serious injuries in WA? 3 Number of serious injuries per million hours worked

4 RADARS – What’s in it for the minerals industry? A commitment to working with the sector to reduce serious accidents and incidents, and provide tangible support in achieving a positive cultural change. 4

5 Two approaches to achieve safety compliance Raise awareness Seek compliance and enforce legislation

6 Teamwork is the key Variety of industry experience and skills In-depth training to address hazards and risks within regulatory framework Proactive and planned work programs to address priority issues Encourage contact with managers, supervisors and safety and health reps during site visits May be no prior notification when investigating complaints or specific safety issues and concerns

7 Focusing on priority safety and health issues Focus groups addressing significant and emerging issues Improve internal systems within the inspectorate – work across regions and disciplines Develop compliance tools and training to assist inspectors Provide consistent and transparent information about safety and health issues Develop appropriate guidance material and other resources for industry

8 Audits are no secret All audit templates and guidelines are available online Opportunities to participate in content reviews or pilot runs Site representatives encouraged to accompany inspectors during audit

9 How can the regulator help you? Resource materials – hard copy and online MineSafe – free subscription Inspector interactions Roadshows and other forums

10 What topics have we covered at roadshows? Prevention and management of fatigue Effective management and supervision Construction and maintenance safety issues Communications and consultation Incident reporting Gender and safety (toughness in mining) Mental wellbeing How to solve OSH issues on site Drilling safety Input – complete a survey! Feedback – provide comment on draft documents

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