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Public to pick holes
in drilling code
Public comment has been invited on a draft code of practice for mining operations involved in drilling.
Developed by Resources Safety, the draft code has been designed to provide a practical and accessible guide to help identify hazards and risk factors associated with drilling operations.
A spokesperson for Resources Safety said the code of practice had been written to be used by anyone involved in drilling operations, from the driller’s offsider to the managing director, and addressed hazards associated with the drilling methods commonly used in remote exploration in the State.
“The code has been developed with industry input from various sources,” the spokesperson said.
“When completed, the code of practice will be presented to the Mining Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC) for consideration.”
The spokesperson said that once it was endorsed by MIAC, the code would be submitted to the Minister for Mines and Petroleum for approval to publish.
“As well as industry feedback, companies and organisations are invited to submit photographs for designated hazard chapters to show best or leading practice,” the spokesperson said.
“Please send comments by 5 pm Friday, 30 March 2012.”
Comments should be sent to the Manager Safety Communications at su.ho@dmp.wa.gov.au
The draft code of practice can be accessed at this PS News link.
Edition 121, 24 January 2012
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