Our integrated advisory and audit solutions are based on proven best practice management systems and processes meaning you can identify, control and mitigate high risk factors at your mining operations; improving safety for your people, your assets and your business
Crisis and Emergency Management Solutions
Integrated emergency preparedness and training
Our team specialises in developing, implementing and evaluating Crisis and Emergency Management Systems. NSW Mines Rescue has almost 100 years’ experience providing emergency response services and training to the mining industry. Our knowledge and expertise across a range of emergency management capabilities, combined with our connections to the broader network of emergency service agencies, ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to safely manage an emergency.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries, Heavy industry and Tunnelling.
Dam and Tailings Storage Facility Emergency Preparedness and Response
Ensuring TSF emergency plans are in line with best practice
With extensive experience in mining and crisis and emergency management, our team is well-equipped to align your operation’s emergency preparedness and response procedures with best practices. Our consultants draw on their experience to offer tailored advice, ensuring that all guidance is backed by recognised industry standards from bodies such as the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM), the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD).
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines and Heavy industry.
Audit Services
Ensuring compliance is only the beginning.
The expertise of our auditing team and bespoke auditing tools provide peace of mind that your operation’s systems and processes are compliant and effective. Where there is room for improvement we will work with you to identify and implement solutions. Our auditors bring a wealth of experience in high risk operations, surface and underground emergency response, and emergency management system development. Their experience is underpinned by SAI Global qualifications and/or Mining Engineering Manager qualifications, other degrees and statutory qualifications.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries, Heavy industry and Tunnelling.
Safety Management Systems
Improve the safety performance of your people, assets and business
We will help you design, implement and maintain a safety management system that protects your workers, equipment and business performance. Maintaining an effective safety management system can be difficult and complex. By implementing our best-practice safety management frameworks, you’ll get mine-tested systems and industry-leading expertise to deliver effective safety outcomes across your mining operations.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries and Tunnelling.
Ventilation auditing
Statutory and non-statutory audits of ventilation systems
Mines Rescue Consulting has experienced ventilation officers who can conduct independent reviews of your ventilation control plan to assess whether the system is operating as intended, whether the system complies with the site’s ventilation control plan, and whether there are any risks associated with inadequate ventilation.
Services relevant to Coal mines and Tunnelling.
Airborne Dust Management Reviews
Providing in-depth insights into dust exposure sources, prevention and mitigation strategies.
With our expertise in ventilation and mine management, and through our affiliation with the specialist hygienists at Mine Safety Occupational Hygiene, we deliver tailored reviews into dust exposure at your operation.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries and Tunnelling.
Independent reviews and incident investigations
Experienced mining professionals providing independent expertise
Engage one of our experts to conduct an independent review or investigation at your site. Our teams background in senior management roles at mines, backed by our Mine Management qualifications and in-depth understanding of Australian mining legislation means that Mines Rescue Consulting are perfectly suited to providing an independent assessment on risk exposure, incidents, and all aspects of mine safety.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries and Tunnelling.
Risk Management
Understand your risks and obligations.
We will help you understand your obligations under the relevant local, national and regional legislation and regulations; and set clear safety performance objectives for your mine sites and refine internal protocols and procedures to help you meet and maintain compliance. We will assess your current or proposed mining operations to identify, analyse and evaluate risk. Ongoing identification and assessment of risk is at the heart of any safety management system. Our Risk Assessment systems provide proven mechanisms to reduce risk, identify and remove hazards, and reduce high-impact incidences.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries, Heavy industry and Tunnelling.
High risk work
Specialists in implementing high-risk work solutions
With a background specialising in emergency management and mine management, we can help you address the challenges of managing high risk work, including Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, using explosives, working near shafts, trenches or tunnels. We also have access to the training experts at Mines Rescue stations across NSW, who can provide your training needs.
Services relevant to Coal mines, Metal mines, Quarries and Tunnelling.
Why Us?
Customised Solutions
Expertise
Experience
Meet Our Team
Scott’s expertise extends to the application of material risk management, safety management systems, legal compliance and emergency management; areas in which Scott has worked for Tier one mining companies.
John is passionate about safety and ensuring safety management systems meet legislative requirements, are well understood, and are implemented throughout all levels of an operation. He has extensive experience in statutory, technical, operational management, and compliance roles within underground mining and construction environments.
Dave McLean is a renowned industry leader, with 32 years’ experience in managing businesses and leading people in the mining industry.
Rhys is a dedicated professional with a fervent passion for the mining industry. His profound interest in mining extends beyond the extraction of resources; it encompasses a holistic approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.
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How to find us (Southern Mines Rescue Station (Head Office))
Southern Mines Rescue Station (Head Office) address
558-580 Princes Highway, Woonona, NSW, 2517 PO Box 41, Corrimal, NSW, 2518