Guidance note - Fatigue Risk Management - QGN16 (PDF, 1.1 MB)
This document assists mine sites in developing and implementing a plan to systematically manage fatigue risks in the workplace. This document will be subject to periodic review and updating.

Guidance note - Management of oxides of nitrogen in open cut blasting - QGN20 v3 (PDF, 1.03 MB)
Document to help in understanding causes of fume, managing a fume event and managing exposure to fumes.

Guidance note - Mine Surveying and Drafting - QGN19 (PDF, 654 kB)
Document to assist mine surveyors comply with section 58 of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and relevant sections in the associated regulations.

Guidance Note - Tipping near or over vertical edges in underground mining operations - QGN18 (PDF, 214 kB)
Document to assist underground mine operators, supervisors and management to determine the safest options for tipping over vertical edges and provide information on the minimum expected requirement for underground anchor points.

Guidance note - Development of effective Job Safety Analysis - QGN 17 (Updated) (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Document to provide guidance on the development of effective job analysis, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999

Guidance Note - Emergency preparedness for small mines and quarries - QGN15(PDF, 248 kB)
This document has been developed to assist small mine operators develop and implement effective emergency management strategies, to help control an emergency situation and mitigate further injury to persons.

Guidance note - Effective Safety and Health Supervision - QGN14 (PDF, 367 kB)
Document to provide guidance on effective safety and health supervision

Guidance note - Safe Work near Drawpoints in Underground Metalliferous Mines - QGN13 (PDF, 256 kB)
Document to provide guidance on Safe Work near Drawpoints in Underground Metalliferous Mines as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.

Guidance note - Radiation protection from naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) during exploration - QGN12 (PDF, 221 kB)
Document to provide guidance on radiation protection from naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) during exploration, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.

Guidance note - Handling Explosives (Underground) - QGN11 (PDF, 412 kB)
Document to provide guidance on the safe handling of explosives at an underground mine, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.

Guidance note - Handling Explosives (Surface and Quarry) - QGN10 (PDF, 721 kB)
Document to provide guidance on the safe handling of explosives in surface mines or quarries, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.

Guidance note - Reviewing the Effectiveness of Safety and Health Management Systems - QGN09 (PDF, 116 kB)
Document to provide guidance on the reviewing the effectiveness of safety and health management systems at mines, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.

Guidance note - Safety at Tourist Mines - QGN08 (PDF, 105 kB)
Document to provide guidance on providing and maintaining safety at a tourist mine, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and associated regulations.

Guidance note - Reporting Serious Accidents (Metalliferous and Quarries) - QGN06 (PDF, 123 kB)
Document to provide guidance for metalliferous mine and quarry operators on reporting serious accidents and high potential incidents, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and associated regulations.

Guidance note - Mine Record - QGN05 (PDF, 71 kB)
Document to provide guidance on keeping a mine record at mining and quarrying operations in Queensland, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999.

Guidance note - Healthy Atmosphere in Underground Mines - QGN03 (PDF, 72 kB)
Document to provide guidance on providing and maintaining the underground mine environment in a healthy condition, as required by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and associated regulations.

Guidance note - Isolation Procedures - QGN02 (PDF, 108 kB)
Isolation procedures for protecting persons working on plant at metalliferous mines and quarries.

Guidance note - Out of Service Procedures - QGN01 (PDF, 71 kB)
Out of service procedures for preventing unserviceable plant being used at metalliferous mines and quarries.

Guidance note - Safety and Health Risks Associated with Hours of Work Arrangements (PDF, 93 kB)
Document to assist mine and quarry operators and workers in taking necessary precautions to protect their health and safety from risks associated with non-traditional working arrangements.

The mineral exploration safety guidance note (PDF, 411 kB)
This note will assist explorers by providing a simple reference or check list of safety issues which should be considered when planning field work. It will assist exploration managers and contractors to develop their own safety programs which will be specific to their particular needs.

Addendum to Coal Mine Tenure Grant Letter (PDF, 68 kB)
A guide to the application of Queensland coal mining safety and health legislation to the conduct of coal exploration 'on-site activities' under an Exploration Permit for Coal (EPC) or a Mineral Development Licence (MDL)

For further information, or if you experience difficulty downloading this document, or would like a copy sent via email, please contact:

Safety and Health
PO Box 15216
City East Qld 4002
Phone: 07 323 71105
Mr John Kabel

Safety and Health
PO Box 15216
City East Qld 4002
Phone: 07 3237 1613
Mr Rob O'Sulivan