2015 NSW Mining Health Safety and Environment Conference

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2015 NSW Mining Health Safety and Environment Conference  

Mon 31 August – Wed 2 September

 

Nearly 500 NSW miners and industry professionals will gather in the Hunter valley from today to focus on how the industry can maintain and improve its world leading safety, health and environmental record.

 

Over three days, at the NSW mining industry’s flagship event for 2015, a range of speakers from industry and government will discuss new ideas and innovations in workplace health and safety, community relations, and environmental management.

 

“This event is an important opportunity for our industry to come together to focus on our four biggest priorities – health, safety, environment and community, “ NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said today.

 

Australia’s leading health communicator Dr Sally Cockburn, also known as ‘Dr Feelgood’ will deliver the conference’s keynote health address. With over 30 years clinical experience Dr Cockburn will share her unique insights into the identification and management of health issues as they relate to the mining industry. 

 

Prominent Australian dieticians Dr Trent & Jane Watson of Ethos Health will also present their initial research findings into obesity and its impacts on the mining workforce, as the industry and the community more generally moves to address this important health challenge.

 

“Obesity is not just an issue for mining but for the community in general. Having assessed the impacts in mining, the industry has the opportunity to take a leading role in this area to demonstrate that they not only help underpin regional economies but also assist in building stronger communities,” Dr Trent Watson said.

 

“Mining is a significant employer in NSW. This research has identified that the workplace can play a critical role in the prevention and management of obesity through social leadership,  and providing a supportive workplace culture and environment, which has the potential for a broader impact, particularly in regional areas.” he said

  

The conference will also feature the highly competitive “NSW Mining Health, Safety, Environment & Community Awards” which showcase some of the best examples of leading practices, devices and systems from across NSW. 

 

The 2015 finalists are as follows: 

 

COMPANY CATEGORIES:

 

Health Excellence 

 

Working in Heat – Health Initiative 

CSA Mine – Glencore

 

Boggabri’s Healthy Lifestyle Program 

Downer Mining

 

Delivering in the Dyke 

South32 Illawarra Coal – Appin Mine

 

Safety Excellence 

 

Component Review of Primary Support System 

Centennial Coal – Clarence Colliery

 

Underground Roadway Lifecycle Support Initiative 

Centennial Coal – Springvale

 

Environment Excellence 

 

Leaving No Stone Unturned to Conserve the Pink-Tailed Worm-Lizard 

Alkane Resources

 

Natural Landform Design in Mine Overburden Rehabilitation

Glencore – Mangoola Coal

 

Green and Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea) Compensatory Habitat and Ecological Monitoring Program 

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group

 

Emplacement Rehabilitation Success 

South32 Illawarra Coal

 

Community Excellence 

 

Mudgee 4 Doctors 

Glencore

 

Whitehaven Coal, Maules Creek Mine – Aboriginal Employment Strategy

Whitehaven Coal

 

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES:

 

Health & Safety Leadership 

 

Alex Lidwinski, Underground Operator 

Glencore

 

Paul Healey, Technical Advisor 

Coal Services

 

Peter Corbett, Principal Technical Services Manager 

Centennial Coal

 

Environment & Community Leadership 

 

Dee Murdoch, Associate Director – Environment 

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd 

 

Mike Sutherland, General Manager NSW 

Alkane Resources 

 

Ralph Northey, Environment & Community Manager

Glencore – Bulga Coal 

 

Contact: Nat Openshaw