Health and safety
Health and safety are critical
in the mining sector
The chief executive of Straterra is also on the board of MinEx, the national Health and Safety Council for New Zealand’s mining, quarrying, and tunnelling industry.
MinEx coordinates industry feedback on legislation, regulations, codes, training, qualifications, and other safety-related issues. They develop tools like the health and safety system toolkit for small mines and quarries and provide free advice on safety improvements.
For more information on:
- Documents and guidelines
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- WorkSafe codes and guidelines
- Certificates of competency / CPD
- Qualifications/training providers/training opportunities
MinEx offers resources to keep workers safe, including:
- Toolbox talks
- Respirable Crystalline Silica information
- Health and safety booklets
- Information sheets
- Code of practice & templates
Visit the MinEx website for resources on sustainable mining practices and sign up for safety alerts and newsletters.
For any queries, please visit the MinEx website.
