New South Wales Consolidated Acts New South Wales Consolidated ActsThe objects of this Act are as follows:
(a) to assist in securing the objects of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 at mines (including the object of securing and promoting the health, safety and welfare of persons at work at mines or related places),
(b) to ensure that the particular hazards associated with mines are identified and that risks arising from those hazards are assessed and eliminated or controlled,
(c) to ensure that effective provisions for emergencies are developed and maintained at mines,
(d) to ensure that managers, supervisors and employees are competent, by ensuring that appropriate health and safety competencies are defined and are implemented in the mining and quarrying industry.