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MAQOHSC Annual Report 2015 - 2016
Annual Report 2015 - 2016
Disclaimer: The Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee confirm the information in this report has been
prepared with due care and is for information purposes only. Further required information can be obtained by contacting the
Executive Officer MAQOHSC, GPO Box 465, Adelaide SA 5001.
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CONTENTS Presiding Member’s Report
The Committee, its History, Legislation and Functions
Strategic Plan 2015 - 2016
Membership of the Committee
Year in Review
Committee Projects
Work Health and Safety Industry Engagement
Committee Sponsorship
Financial Statements
Freedom of Information
MAQOHSC Annual Report 2015 - 2016
Presiding Members Report
It is my pleasure to report on the Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health & Safety Committee’s (MAQOHSC) performance by providing this Annual report for the financial period 2015/2016.
MAQOHSC is a tripartite Committee comprising of employer representation of major stakeholders in the State, peak industry bodies including the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia, SA Unions and the South Australian Government.
MAQOHSC is unique in undertaking a key role in creating and supporting safety initiatives throughout the State. All initiatives align with the Committees strategic plan and include work health and safety research, education and training. However, a key focus remains, on the prevention of long latency occupational dust related respiratory lung diseases such as silicosis.
In 2015/2016 the Committee had a busy schedule with a total of nineteen projects being assessed during the financial period. The Committee awarded funding for fourteen projects which will, in the long-term, directly benefit industry productivity through well considered research, workplace health and safety, and well-being of workers.
All fourteen projects or programs will contribute to reducing workplace risk throughout the State and include for example;
• A research grant to review and report on the health outcome data for over 5400 South Australian workers that received fully funded workplace medical examinations during 2000 – 2012,
• commencement of a dedicated five-year Health Surveillance – Workplace Dust Monitoring program,
• development of Quarry Mental Health Resources,
• provide fully funded Training in Work Health and Safety (certificate IV) to forty workers throughout the State,
• industry resources such as updating the existing MAQOHSC Opal Miners Safety Manual to include supplementary safety resources such as a safety management system and easy to use template suite for South Australian opal miners to meet safety obligations.
The Committee continues to recognise the importance of workplace mental health and is actively involved in providing resources for industry or support activities that address this high risk to workers that is evident in every workplace. This commitment by the Committee extends to members participating in Mental Health First Aid Training with Mental Health First Aid Australia.
As both Committee members and staff have achieved certificate level qualification for Mental Health First Aid, additionally MAQOHSC is one of South Australia’s first Government supported entities to be awarded a Gold Mental Health Workplace Badge 2016/2017 by Mental Health First Aid Australia.
MAQOHSC’s commitment to improving South Australia’s workplace mental health extended through assisting the Parliamentary Committee on Occupational Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation’s South Australian review. MAQOHSC’s support included fully coordinated workplace site tours to the Kanmantoo Bluestone Quarry and Kanmantoo Hillgrove Mine. This provided members of the inquiry to view first hand, two diverse workplaces allowing the Parliamentary Committee members the opportunity to see the environmental working conditions of a mine and quarry and consult and engage directly with workers on this identified high risk workplace issue.
The Committee continues its support for
• Youth - Student Safety Training through its Diamond Sponsorship of the Passport to Safety Initiative providing key training for those entering the workforce.
• Continued sponsorship was also provided to ‘Mining Family Matters’ as they support and provide resources to Fly in Fly out workers and their families.
• The Cements Concretes and Aggregates Australia - South Australian Workplace Safety and Safety in Leadership Awards.
• The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy - Mines Rescue Competition.
As Presiding Member, I take this opportunity to formally express gratitude and appreciation to all committee members, deputies and staff for their industry knowledge, contributions to our monthly meetings, due diligence, dedication to preventing injury, harm and death and for the ongoing commitment to improving workplace safety for all workers.
The Committees schedule remains strategically focused into the 2016/2017 period with continued development of resources and support to the States mining and quarrying sector through targeted safety initiatives.
Mr. Martin O’Malley
Presiding Member
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MAQOHSC Annual Report 2015 - 2016
The Committee, its History, Legislation and Functions
HISTORYMAQOHSC is uniquely South Australian. Our
Committee members continue with dedication
and commitment to worker health and safety
in South Australia’s mines and quarries, as was
instigated with the formation of the Silicosis
Scheme in 1938.
The Silicosis Committee diligently contributed
to the industry of South Australia and convened
monthly to review worker scheme registrations
and provide workers compensation payments to
workers. The first Silicosis Scheme documented
meeting was held on 2 October, 1939.
From our Silicosis Scheme and Silicosis Committee
foundations under the Workers Compensation
Amendment Act 1938, the mandated aim to
protect workers from occupational dust related
diseases, prevent harm, injury and death remains
steadfast.
The Silicosis Scheme was suspended in 1987
in that from that date, no new workers were
registered and no further levies were collected
from employers for registered workers. At the
formation of MAQOHSC in 1987 a total of 5366
South Australian workers were registered with
the Scheme.
LEGISLATIONThe Committee is a tripartite body that was
established under the Occupational Health, Safety
and Welfare Act 1986, (SA). MAQOHSC continues
existence under the Work Health and Safety Act
2012 (SA) (the WHS Act).
Return To Work SA administers the Mining and
Quarrying Industries Fund pursuant to Schedule 1
of the Return To Work Act 2014 (SA). The Mining
and Quarrying Industry fund was originally set
up in 1941 under the Workmen’s Compensation
(Silicosis) Scheme and was administered by the
Silicosis Committee. Interest on the investments
is now used to fund MAQOHSC’s initiatives that
minimise injury, disease and death, promoting
work, health and safety best practice in all South
Australia’s mining and quarrying workplaces.
The Committee is subject to the control and
direction of the Minister for Industrial Relations.
THE COMMITTEE’S FUNCTIONSThe Committee’s principal function is to oversee
expenditure of the Fund to minimise injury and
disease and promote work health and safety in the
mining and quarrying industries.
The WHS Act provides that the Committee may
utilise the Fund for the following purposes:
• to promote and support practices and
procedures designed to protect workers from
silicosis;
• to support education in the field of
occupational health and safety in the mining
and quarrying industries;
• to initiate or support research and studies
into occupational health and safety that could
benefit workers in the mining and quarrying
industries;
• to promote and support persons or
organisations working to prevent, alleviate, or
treat the kinds of disabilities suffered by
workers in the mining and quarrying
industries; and,
• to support any other kind of activity that
could directly or indirectly improve
occupational health and safety in the mining
and quarrying industries, or assist in the
rehabilitation of disabled workers in those
industries.
The WHS Act provides the Committee such
powers as are reasonably necessary to perform
its functions. This includes the power to establish
subcommittees and to engage, as may be
appropriate, experts or consultants to assist the
Committee in the performance of its functions.
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Strategic Plan 2015-2016
VISION
MISSION
South Australian Mines and Quarries are healthy and safe workplaces.
To assist SA Mines and Quarries achieve Zero Harm.
OUR KEY STRATEGIES
Communication and Engagement
What success looks like
Key Stakeholders regard MAQOHSC as the leading
WHS resource within the industry.
Our Actions
• Website
• Customer Needs Analysis
• Customer Feedback Surveys
• Strategic Partnerships
• Newsletter
• Annual Report
• Seminars, forums, conferences
• Social Media
Our Measures
Positive Feedback from customer surveys.
Prevention of Harm
What success looks like
WHS field services, guidelines and tools provided
by MAQOHSC are implemented within industry.
Our Actions
Proactive consultation, communication and
engagement for emerging WHS issues and worker
safety. Work collaboratively to promote wellbeing
and influence workplaces in the reduction of
workplace injury, illness (in particular silicosis) and
death. Provide consistent and accurate advice that
is relevant to each individual workplace.
Education and Training
What success looks like
The Industry utilises the WHS educational tools,
training, coaching and mentoring provided by
MAQOHSC.
Our Actions
Work in partnership to raise awareness and create
behavioural change in industry.
Provide targeted relevant resources to promote
health and safety capability and educate industry
how to keep workers healthy and safe at work.
Our Measures
Achieve KPI’s.
Research and Evaluation
What success looks like
Relevant, practical research forms the basis for
WHS Services, and our services are evaluated and
continuously improved.
Our Actions
Measure our services and be accountable for our
performance. Commit to service excellence for all
of our stakeholders. Provide research grants and
deliver outcomes relevant to injury, and illness
reduction.
Our Measures
Value for money research outcomes with
dissemination for implementation in industry.
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Membership Of The Committee
The Committee is comprised of 7 members
appointed by the Minister, of whom;
• 2 are persons working in the field of
occupational health and safety nominated
by the Industrial Relations Consultative
Council;
• 1 is a member of the Department, who has
experience in the mining and quarrying
industries;
• 1 is a person nominated by the South
Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
and;
• 1 is a person nominated by Cement Concrete
and Aggregates Australia, to represent the
interests of employers involved in the mining
and quarrying industries; and;
• 2 are persons nominated by the United
Trades and Labour Council (SA Unions) to
represent the interests of workers who work
in the mining and quarrying industries.
The Minister may appoint a suitable person to be a
deputy of a member of the Committee.
During any period of absence of that member the
appointed deputy is able to act as a member of
the Committee.
Members and deputy members of the Committee
who held office during the 2015 - 2016 financial
year are listed in Table 1 below.
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Role
Presiding Member
Members
Deputy Members
Name
Martin O’Malley
Wayne Hanson
Aaron Cartledge
Erryn Munchenberg
Glenn Murray
Kim Tolotta1
Holly McDonald
Graeme Sauer
Graeme Sauer2
Deputy to Kim Tolotta
Greg Warner
Deputy to Aaron Cartledge
Marcus Hanson
Deputy to Wayne Hanson
Nigel Long
Deputy to Glenn Murray
Sarah Bellman
Deputy to Holly McDonald
Holly McDonald3
Deputy to Eric McInerney
Luke Brammy
Deputy to Graeme Sauer
Appointment Date
21/10/2013
21/10/2013
21/10/2013
19/05/2014
21/10/2013
21/10/2013
10/08/2015
05/01/2016
21/10/2013
15/07/2015
21/10/2013
21/10/2013
10/08/2015
21/10/2013
04/01/2016
Meetings Attended
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1Resigned 04/12/2015 2Now a Member 04/01/2016 3Now a Member 14/07/2015
TABLE 1: MAQOHSC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 01/07/2015 - 30/06/2016
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• Gold Badge 2016 – 2017 - Mental Health Skilled Workplace
• Workplace Health Surveillance – Dust Monitoring (including static and workers
personal monitoring)
• Workplace Health Surveillance – Noise Monitoring
• Workplace Dust Exposure Prevention – Workers Dust Education - Dust Mitigation
– Dust Management Strategies
• PHD Supplementary Scholarship completed – Investigation of Work Related Stress
and Remoteness in the Mining Industry
• Regional Safety Seminars - Three Seminars held throughout the State for rural and
remote stakeholders
• Parliamentary Inquiry Assistance – Workplace Visit Coordination - Mental Health
– Suicide Prevention
• Work, Health and Safety Mine and Quarry Workplace Safety Manual inclusive of
Guide Resources, Safety Management System, Policy, Procedure and Audit Templates
• South Australian Mine and Quarry Workers Safety Training - Certificate IV in Work,
Health and Safety
• Research - Health Outcome Data analysis of 5400 South Australian workers
• Research – Prevalence of Mental Distress and Risk Factors in the Mining and
Resource Sector Workforces
• Diamond Sponsor Student – Youth Passport to Safety Program
• Quarry Mental Health Resource – Management Guide & Workplace Templates
• Quarry Workers Mental Health Guide
• South Australian Mine Rescue Competition – Tier One Sponsor - First Aid Trophy
• Cements, Concretes & Aggregates Australia – Major Sponsor - Workplace Safety,
Leadership and Environment Awards
• Mining Family Matters – Sponsorship – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Industry Support
• Workplace Health and Wellbeing – 60 day program – 100 South Australian Workers.
The Committee diligently continued to develop, support and promote workplace safety,
research and health initiatives that directly benefit industry throughout the State.
The Year in Review
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW COMMITTEE FULLY FUNDED INITIATIVES FOR 2015 – 2016
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Research Evaluation - Fully Funded Workplace Health Assessments 2000 - 2013
The Committee directs and
funds initiatives that directly
benefit workers health
throughout the State.
From 2000 - 2013 the
Committee fully funded health
assessments for 5,642 mine
and quarry workers
throughout South Australia.
The Committee recognises a
workers risk profile can impact
productivity and performance
in the workplace. Fortunately
many high risk factors can be
reduced through modifying
lifestyle behaviours. Chronic
disease rates are increasing
among Australian workers,
with real implications.
A dedicated health assessment
program provides participants
awareness of their individual
risk profile to motivate
behaviour change and lifestyle
modification, reducing the
potential risk of chronic disease.
Through monitoring the health
of mine and quarry workers the
Committee identified key risk
factors that provided the
opportunity to implement
beneficial changes, fund
initiatives and health programs
to assist in preventing further
deterioration of those risk
factors into chronic disease.
Mine and quarry workers were
provided health assessments in
the workplace, evaluating key
risk factors such as lung
function to monitor lung
deterioration from exposure
to respirable dust, and an
individual general health
assessment including body
mass index, smoking risk,
blood pressure, diabetes and
waist circumference as an on
flow from this is, cardiovascular
disease.
Rigorous data analysis of the
health outcome data to extract
the most useful and reliable
information has been
completed.
Year by year analysis trended
the health of the population
group studied, also a matched
comparison was undertaken to
determine change in a known
population group over time.
The Committee will continue
to analyse the outcome data.
Development of targeted
health assessment programs
and health improvement
projects are scheduled for
review during the 2016 - 2017
period. Progress will be
detailed in the 2016 - 2017
annual report.
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In 2015 the Committee commenced the revised
Health Surveillance-Workplace Dust Monitoring
Program.
Greencap completed the 2015 - 2016 onsite
respirable dust monitoring with a dedicated focus
on understanding the current dust exposure levels
of mine and quarry workers.
Greencap is an integrated risk management and
compliance firm based in Adelaide at Wayville, and
has vast experience in hygiene monitoring on mine
and quarry sites.
The generation of dust particles are a common
occurrence associated with mining and quarrying
activities. Certain types of minerals when drilled,
extracted from the ground or processed, generate
dust particles which contain crystalline silica.
Exposure to crystalline silica can cause respiratory
illness and occupational dust related disease such
as silicosis. Silicosis generally has a long latency
period and can go undetected for many years and
is incurable.
Assessing the current exposure levels and dust
management strategies in place, will allow
the Committee to evaluate and gain a better
understanding of the current health risks and
challenges the industry faces and will identify
prevention strategies and or programs to prevent
respirable dust exposure to workers.
The dedicated five year program also includes
support to stakeholders on the implementation of
effective dust mitigation risk control measures to
reduce dust exposure within the workplace.
The dust monitoring program data includes
reporting of the collected site dust samples and
workers personal dust samples which are collected
within the breathing zones.
Value adding to the program stakeholders will also
be provided free workplace noise and workers
heart rate evaluations. A workplace audit will be
completed at each workplace to evaluate workers
respiratory protection and observing current dust
mitigation strategies, dust generation prevention
and all safety measures in place.
Twenty five mines and quarries registered to
participate in the funded program during the
2015 - 2016 period. A total of 185 workers
participated in personal dust monitoring.
The 2016 - 2017 program aims to undertake
workplace dust monitoring at a minimum of
50 operating mines and quarries and complete
a minimum of 500 workers personal monitoring.
The Committee will report on the program more
extensively during the 2016 - 2017 period.
Health Surveillance - Funded Dust Monitoring
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Inquiry into Mental Health in the Workplace: Preventing Suicide
The Committee was pleased to have provided
a submission to the Parliamentary Committee
on Occupational Safety, Rehabilitation and
Compensation’s inquiry into Mental Health
in the Workplace: Preventing Suicide.
The Committees submission was for the resource
sector with a focus on mine and quarry workers
of South Australia. Previously the Committee
had funded suicide prevention resources for
industry that included the “Rock Solid Wellbeing
and Suicide Prevention Guide”. In addition to
the guide, a pilot suicide training program was
launched in South Australia to provide crucial
awareness and intervention strategy training for
mine and quarry owners, operators, managers
and supervisors.
The Committee’s funded pilot program provided
suicide awareness and intervention strategy
training to increase mine and quarry owners,
operators and supervisors with suicide prevention
knowledge, crisis management strategies and
training to promote emotional resilience for
workers.
The Committee was asked to assist the inquiry
further by undertaking field work primarily
workplace engagement and consultation.
MAQOHSC co-ordinated for the members of the
inquiry an opportunity to tour a mine and quarry,
viewing firsthand the working environments of
two very diverse mining operations and consult
with mine and quarry workers direct.
The Committee looks forward to providing more
information on this topic in the 2016/2017 annual
report.
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Fully Funded Training For South Australian Workers
MAQOHSC Annual Report 2013–2014 9In the 2015 - 2016 period, the Committee
established a fully funded accredited safety
training program for mine and quarry workers.
Mine and quarry workers are provided the
opportunity to undertake certificate IV in Work
Health and Safety in a fully supported
environment.
The program will achieve the positive outcome of
both strengthening safety knowledge with the
workplace via formal qualifications, whilst
providing training opportunities to workers who
may otherwise not have access due to financial or
company resource constraints.
The program has been well received by industry,
enrolments have been received from all sectors
including exploration, drilling, mining and
quarrying operations and working groups,
however the Committee is pleased to advise the
uptake from small quarry operations within the
metropolitan, rural and remote has been
significant.
The Committee looks forward to reporting on the
success of the program next year and also building
on the success of the program during 2016 - 2017
period.
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Work Health and Safety Industry Engagement
The Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health
and Safety Committee continue to maintain a long
record of safety achievements in the mine and
quarry industry.
Core safety initiatives focus on the prevention of
harm, safety, education and communication in
the workplace, resulting in positive outcomes with
work, health and safety issues recognised by all
stakeholders.
The MAQOHSC workplace engagement initiative
provides professional, valuable and practical work,
health and safety services in the field to all South
Australian mines and quarries at no cost to the
workplace.
Two Work Health and Safety Specialists (WHS
Specialist’s) are engaged by the Committee
to provide and support the prevention based
activities directly in the field.
MAQOHSC ensures professional quality safety
services are delivered directly into the workplace,
thus achieving continuous improvement of safety
standards throughout all South Australia’s mines
and quarries.
The MAQOHSC WHS Specialists have assisted
with;
• mine and quarry workplace safety inspections
and audits
• emergency response and evacuation
• safe operating procedures
• safety management systems, gap analysis
• mentoring on work, health and safety
responsibilities
• traffic management audits
• principle mining hazards.
Workplace delivered educational sessions on a
range of topics including;
• work health and safety responsibilities
• work health and safety for supervisors
• due diligence
• communicate information
• hazard identification and risk management
• job hazard analysis development
• isolation and lock out
• personal protective equipment
• traffic management
• principle mining hazards.
Additional workplace assistance and advice was
provided via email, telephone and the informative
MAQOHSC website.
The continued requests for MAQOHSC assistance
reflects our presence and reputation of MAQOHSC
within the States mining and quarrying industry.
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Building on the success of the previous years
regional safety seminars, the Committee held
three regional and remote safety seminar’s for
the 2015 - 2016 period.
The seminar enables the Committee both
active engagement with it’s rural and remote
stakeholders, and a practicable opportunity to
increase departmental operational efficiency
where MAQOHSC, Government and industry
can collectively work in partnership to provide
key information and educational sessions on key
matters of high safety importance.
The main purpose of the regional and remote
seminars is to improve safety outcomes and also
support workers and businesses operating within
rural and remote areas.
Attendees are offered a series of targeted short
industry relevant presentations on safety matters
of high importance such as compliance to mine
legislation within South Australia and health and
welfare topics such as mental health and dust in
the workplace.
The full day program is provided free of charge
and to date significant benefit has been gained
by mine and quarry owners and or operators, mine
and quarry supervisors, exploration and drilling
companies, health and safety representatives
(HSR’s), work health and safety consultants,
contractors, human resource professionals and
workers within the mine, quarry and resource
sectors.
This prevention of harm safety initiative has
been well received by all stakeholders. Further
development is planned in 2017 will include a
two day program with the second day being for
interactive workshops.
Presenting Departments and participants have
included:
MAQOHSC - Chapter 10, Mine Regulations, 2012 (SA)
MAQOHSC - Principal Mining Hazards
MAQOHSC - Traffic Management
Safe Work SA - Dangerous Substances
MAQOHSC - Preventing Occupational Dust Related
Diseases and Silicosis
NB&A Rehab - Mental Health
Regional Safety Seminars
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MINING FAMILY MATTERS Mining Family Matters serves the mining industry
by assisting the emotional resilience of mine and
quarry workers and their families.
Mining Family Matters goal is to help workers and
families cope with the challenges of working away
and or living and working in remote areas.
Mining Family Matters offer a free website
(miningfm.com.au) which features 1,000 pages
of professional content. Highlights include
columns by a qualified psychologist and lifestyle
experts, a free question and answer service with
psychologist and industry-specific career, financial
and health advice.
Mining Family Matters have published the world’s
first self-help book for mining families. At 176
pages, Mining Families Rock expands on our
successful Survival Guide for Mining Families
(targeted primarily at companies) and offers
comprehensive relationship, parenting and
lifestyle advice.
The Committee funded the “Rock Solid”
Suicide Prevention Guide and funded the first
Management Suicide Prevention pilot training
program in South Australia.
To date The “Rock Solid” Project has won the
below awards;
• 2015 Australian Mining Prospect Awards
- Community Interaction Award.
• 2015 South Australian Regional Awards.
• The “Rock Solid” Management Suicide
Prevention Pilot Training Program, is
nominated for a SA Health - Mental Health
Award in 2016.
Other services include an online induction tool
to help new workers cope with the challenges of
working away from family, and worker assistance
workshops.
Dedicated resources for Quarry Workers is
progressing and is available on the Mining Family
Matters webpage. Further development will be
undertaken during the 2016 - 2017 period.
The Committee is proud to continue sponsorship
of this industry beneficial service, and looks
forward to reporting on the projects beneficial
impact for workers in 2017.
Committee Sponsorship
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The MAQOHSC Committee continues as a
Diamond Sponsor of the Passport to Safety.
The purpose of MAQOHSC supporting this
program is to identify schools particularly in
remote or regional areas where mining and
quarrying activities are likely to be located.
Passport to Safety™ Australia is a unique,
not-for-profit, catalyst for change intended
to help eliminate needless injuries and preventable
deaths of Australians.
Passport to Safety supports the vision that young
Australians have the power to influence the
evolution of safe workplace cultures.
The program assists students in gaining the
basic knowledge and understanding of Work,
Health and Safety, giving young South Australian
students’ knowledge of safety prior to entering
the workforce.
Development of a mining quarry specific module
for student/youth ius under way and will be
available during the 2016/2017 period.
Funded Youth Safety Initiative
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MAQOHSC Gold Badge Mental Health First Aid Workplace
The Committee recognises
the lack of knowledge and
stigmatising attitudes about
mental illness.
The Committee has promoted
and supported initiatives that
promote or direct awareness
of the importance of positive
workplace mental health in all
South Australian mines and
quarries since 2013.
The Committee is leading by
example in bringing awareness
to all South Australian mine
and quarry workplaces and it’s
workers, of the importance of
the promotion of good
workplace mental health.
Committee members, staff and
WHS Specialists are trained
‘mental health first aid
officers’. Now all of our
stakeholders including larger
operations, underway in the
State, and those such as sole
operators or small rural and
remote quarry operations, are
able receive assistance on
mental health direct in the
workplace.
Negative workplace attitudes
may prevent workers from
seeking help early and hinder
appropriate support to work
colleagues.
Good mental health helps us to
more fully enjoy and appreciate
our daily work, the people and
environment around us. We all
use our abilities to the fullest,
respond better to stresses and
challenges within daily life, we
are more creative and make the
most of every opportunity when
we are mentally healthy.
To further provide resources to
the quarry sector The Committee
has funded a dedicated quarry
mental health resource package.
The resource kit will include;
• Quarry Mental Health
Management Guide
• Quarry workers Resource
Manual
• Quarry workplace Metal
Health policy Template
• Quarry Workplace mental
Health Support Posters
• Quarry Workplace
Communication and Audit
templates.
The Committee will be releasing
the Quarry Mental Health
Resource later in 2016.
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MINING HEALTH & WELLBEING PROJECT
Principal Investigator:
Wesley McTernan
University of South Australia
(pictured left)
Primary Supervisory:
Professor Maureen Dollard
University of South Australia
Associate Supervisor I:
Dr Michelle Tuckey
University of South Australia
Associate Supervisor II:
Professor Robert Vandenberg
University of Georgia
Project Brief
In 2012 MAQOHSC in
conjunction with the University
of South Australia began
funding the proposed project
by doctoral researcher Wesley
McTernan: The Mining Health
& Wellbeing Project.
The proposed research explores
the sources and outcomes
of work stress pertaining to
the mining industry in South
Australia.
Qualitative interviews were
conducted with mining
employees from across
occupational groups to
identify the unique working
conditions associated with the
industry. Research findings
found Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO)
rosters were associated with a
range of complications with an
employee personal and family
life, with negative spill-over
into both their work and
personal life.
Workers reported high levels of
support from their co-workers,
suggesting co-worker
relationships may mitigate the
conflict caused by FIFO rosters.
Findings further suggested a
high physical safety culture
within the industry, but that a
greater focus could be applied
to a culture for mental health
and wellbeing.
Multiple quantitative studies
were conducted to test the
findings of the qualitative
research. Using previous data
collected by the University of
South Australia, a study was
conducted to test the reports
found in the interviews on the
protective nature of co-worker
support.
We found co-worker support
buffered the negative effects
of work-family conflict (conflict
between work and family roles)
on depression.
An additional study was
conducted by interviewing
both mining workers and
partners of mining workers,
and is in the initial stages of
analyses. Reflecting interview
findings, preliminary findings
of this quantitative dataset
show high levels of Physical
Safety Climate (a culture within
the organisation that reflects
positive policies and attitudes
towards physical safety) within
the industry, but comparatively
far lower levels of Psychosocial
Safety Climate.
Psychosocial Safety Climate was
associated within depression
and anxiety, as well as reported
physical symptoms of sleep
disturbances, gastrointestinal
problems and headaches.
A LONG WAY FROM HOME: INVESTIGATION OF WORK STRESS AND REMOTENESS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY
Candidate:
Wesley P McTernan
Due to public concern over the
impact of remote mining work
on workers and their families,
we conducted research to
explore the stressors of remote
mining work. We used
Psychosocial Safety Climate -
Job Demands Resources model
as an overarching theoretical
framework, and gathered
qualitative and quantitative
data. Depression rates were
high among remote mining
workers and their partners,
and remote work-life conflict
predicted depression. We
identified a unique proximity-
support interaction where
isolation obstructs miner’s
access to support from friends
and family but encourages
compensatory bonds to
develop with peers at work.
We developed a new scale to
measure work-life conflict in
remote work. We proposed
that previous measurement
tools are less applicable, as
new technology-facilitated
work practices that continue
to emerge, challenge previous
spatial and temporal work
boundaries.
Differences in reported depression by swing length (number of days
away from home) of Australian Mining Workers.
Australian Population Averages are from recent Australian Workplace
Barometer data. Means are weighted for age, gender and state.
Scholarship Completed
MAQOHSC Annual Report 2015 - 2016
Stakeholder Involvement
During the 2015 - 2016 financial year MAQOHSC
participated in the following stakeholder
involvement:
WE SPONSORED • Mining Family Matters - Rock Solid Suicide
Prevention Guide
• Passport to Safety - Youth Workplace Safety
Initiative
• South Australian Mine Rescue Competition
- First Aid Trophy
• Construction Materials Industry Dinner for SA
- Safety and Environment Awards
• Mining Family Matters - Sponsorship for
informative mining wellbeing website.
WE PRESENTED TOPICS OF WORKPLACE SAFETY • Parliamentary Committee on Occupational
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation
• MAQOHSC Regional Safety Seminars
• MAQOHSC - WHS Act 2012 (SA)
- Chapter 10 (Mines)
• MAQOHSC - Principal Mining Hazards
• MAQOHSC - Injury & Investigation
• SafeWork SA - National Mine Safety Database
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Mining and Quarrying Industries FundFinancial statements 2015 - 2016
Financial Report 2015-2016
This is contained in Annex A with the Statement of Financial Position.
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CONTENTS Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Changes in Equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Note 1 Reporting entity
Note 2 Statement of compliance
Note 3 Reporting by fund
Note 4 Investment profit
Note 5 Investments
Note 6 Outstanding Claims Liability
Note 7 Reconciliation of comprehensive result to net cash flows
from operating activities
Note 8 Basis of preparation
Note 9 Use of judgments and estimates
Note 10 Risk management
Note 11 Significant Accounting Policies
Note 12 Related parties transactions
Note 13 Events after the reporting period
Statement by Presiding Member, Mining and Quarrying
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
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MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 3
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Net Investment profit 4 708 1,342
Operating expenses (1,019) (771)
Total comprehensive result (311) 571
Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Assets
Trade and other receivables 31 18
Investments 5 15,858 16,178
Total assets 15,889 16,196
Liabilities
Trade and other payables 80 76
Outstanding claims 6 100 100
Total liabilities 180 176
Net assets 15,709 16,020
Equity
Retained earnings 15,709 16,020
Total Equity 15,709 16,020 The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAS AT 30 JUNE 2016
MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 3
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Net Investment profit 4 708 1,342
Operating expenses (1,019) (771)
Total comprehensive result (311) 571
Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Assets
Trade and other receivables 31 18
Investments 5 15,858 16,178
Total assets 15,889 16,196
Liabilities
Trade and other payables 80 76
Outstanding claims 6 100 100
Total liabilities 180 176
Net assets 15,709 16,020
Equity
Retained earnings 15,709 16,020
Total Equity 15,709 16,020 The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 4
Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2016
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Total equity at the start of the year 16,020 15,449
Total comprehensive result (311) 571
Total equity at the end of the year 15,709 16,020
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Cash flows from operating activities
Payments to suppliers (1,055) (783)
Interest received 4 225 263
Dividends received 4 261 318
Net cash from operating activities 7 (569) (202)
Cash flows from investing activities
(Acquisition)/Disposal of investments 569 202
Net cash used in investing activities 569 202
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents - -
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
- -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period - - The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 4
Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2016
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Total equity at the start of the year 16,020 15,449
Total comprehensive result (311) 571
Total equity at the end of the year 15,709 16,020
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Cash flows from operating activities
Payments to suppliers (1,055) (783)
Interest received 4 225 263
Dividends received 4 261 318
Net cash from operating activities 7 (569) (202)
Cash flows from investing activities
(Acquisition)/Disposal of investments 569 202
Net cash used in investing activities 569 202
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents - -
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
- -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period - - The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 30 June 2016
NOTE 1 REPORTING ENTITY
The Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund was established to replace the Silicosis fund under the
repealed Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1986 and is continued under the Return to
Work Act 2014.
Funds standing to the credit of the Silicosis Fund were transferred to ReturnToWorkSA (RTWSA), and
credited to a special account entitled “Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund” which is divided into
two parts:
Part A - to satisfy liabilities under the Silicosis Scheme; and,
Part B - to be available to the Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee for
the purposes referred to in the Schedule 2 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.
At 30 June 2016 Finity Consulting Pty Ltd, Actuaries provided an estimate of the extent of the existing
and prospective liabilities under the Silicosis scheme under the repealed Act. The next review will be
conducted in June 2019.
RTWSA administers the repealed Act and from 1 July 2015 the Return to Work Act 2014 (the Act).
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Act. The Mining and Quarrying
Industries Fund is a controlled entity of RTWSA. All investments held by the fund are pooled with
RTWSA’s investments. Investment income is allocated to the fund based on the average earning rate of
RTWSA as a whole. All expenses incurred by the fund are initially paid for by RTWSA, the actual costs
are then reimbursed by the Fund.
NOTE 2 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE The financial statements are not a general purpose financial report but are prepared consistently with
Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) with the exception of the disclosure requirements of AASB 7
and AASB 132.
Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund has applied Australian Accounting Standards that are applicable
for not-for-profit-entities, as Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund is a not-for-profit entity. Australian
Accounting Standards and interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not
yet effective have not been adopted by Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund for the reporting
period ending 30 June 2016. None of these are expected to have a significant effect on the financial
statements of Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund, except for AASB 9 Financial Instruments, which
becomes mandatory for Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund’s 2019 financial statements and could
change the classification and measurement of financial assets. Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund
does not plan to adopt this standard early and the extent of the impact has not been determined.
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Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 30 June 2015 Note 3 Reporting by fund (a) Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
Part A
2016
Part B
2016
Total
2015
Part A
2015
Part B
2015
Total
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Net investment profit 4 12 696 708 21 1,321 1,342
General operating expenses
- (1,019) (1,019) - (771) (771)
Total comprehensive result
12 (323) (311) 21 550 571
(b) Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016
Notes
2016
Part A
2016
Part B
2016
Total
2015
Part A
2015
Part B
2015
Total
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Assets
Trade and other receivables
- 31 31 - 18 18
Investments 5 272 15,586 15,858 260 15,918 16,178
Total assets 272 15,617 15,889 260 15,936 16,196
Liabilities
Trade and other payables
- 80 80 - 76 76
Outstanding claims 6 100 - 100 100 - 100
Total liabilities 100 80 180 100 76 176
Net assets 172 15,537 15,709 160 15,860 16,020
Equity
Retained earnings 172 15,537 15,709 160 15,860 16,020
Total equity 172 15,537 15,709 160 15,860 16,020
NOTE 3 REPORTING BY FUND
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NOTE 4 INVESTMENT PROFIT
MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 7
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 30 June 2016 Note 4 Investment profit
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Dividends 261 318
Interest received 225 263
Change in net market values:
Investment held at end of the financial year 336 907
Investment realised during the financial year (87) (117)
Investment profit 735 1,371
Investment expenses (27) (29)
Net investment profit 708 1,342
Note 5 Investments
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Deposits with financial institutions 2,173 3,097
Government / semi-government securities 3,095 2,821
Non-government debt instruments 2,600 2,351
Securities listed on the Australian Stock Exchange 1,766 1,781
Securities listed on overseas stock exchanges 4,487 4,789
Unit Trusts – unlisted property and debt security assets 1,656 1,338
Derivatives 81 1
Total investments 15,858 16,178
Current 2,707 3,097
Non-current 13,151 13,081
Total 15,858 16,178
Note 6 Outstanding Claims Liability At 30 June 2016 the existing and prospective liabilities for the Silicosis Scheme under the repealed Act is $100,000 as estimated by Finity Consulting Pty Ltd at 30 June 2016.
NOTE 5 INVESTMENTS
MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 7
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 30 June 2016 Note 4 Investment profit
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Dividends 261 318
Interest received 225 263
Change in net market values:
Investment held at end of the financial year 336 907
Investment realised during the financial year (87) (117)
Investment profit 735 1,371
Investment expenses (27) (29)
Net investment profit 708 1,342
Note 5 Investments
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Deposits with financial institutions 2,173 3,097
Government / semi-government securities 3,095 2,821
Non-government debt instruments 2,600 2,351
Securities listed on the Australian Stock Exchange 1,766 1,781
Securities listed on overseas stock exchanges 4,487 4,789
Unit Trusts – unlisted property and debt security assets 1,656 1,338
Derivatives 81 1
Total investments 15,858 16,178
Current 2,707 3,097
Non-current 13,151 13,081
Total 15,858 16,178
Note 6 Outstanding Claims Liability At 30 June 2016 the existing and prospective liabilities for the Silicosis Scheme under the repealed Act is $100,000 as estimated by Finity Consulting Pty Ltd at 30 June 2016.
NOTE 6 OUTSTANDING CLAIMS LIABILITY
At 30 June 2016 the existing and prospective liabilities for the Silicosis Scheme under the repealed Act is
$100,000 as estimated by Finity Consulting Pty Ltd at 30 June 2016.
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NOTE 7 RECONCILIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE RESULT TO NET CASHFLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
MAQOHSC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2015 / 2016 8
Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 30 June 2016 Note 7 Reconciliation of comprehensive result to net cash flows from operating activities
2016
$’000
2015
$’000
Comprehensive result (311) 571
Adjustments for:
Investment (profit) / loss (735) (1,371)
Interest received 225 263
Dividends received 261 318
Increase / (decrease) in creditors 4 22
(Increase) / decrease in receivables (13) (5)
Net cash (out) flows from operating activities (569) (202)
Note 8 Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared based on a twelve month period and are presented in Australian currency and have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000s).
The preparation of financial statements requires:
• the use of certain accounting estimates and requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are outlined in applicable notes;
• accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events are reported.
Judgments made by management in the application of AASBs that have significant effect on the financial statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in Note 9.
The Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Changes in Equity have been prepared on an accrual basis and are in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for financial assets that are stated at their fair value and outstanding claims and related recoveries that are discounted to present value using a risk-free rate.
Note 9 Use of judgments and estimates
The Fund makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on The Fund and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are those related to the valuation of outstanding claims liability. The outstanding claims liability has been established on the basis of an independent actuarial assessment of the estimated costs of settlement of claims, inflated for the anticipated effects of inflation and other factors and discounted to a present value at the end of the reporting period.
NOTE 8 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared based on a twelve month period and are presented in Australian currency and
have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000s).
The preparation of financial statements requires:
• the use of certain accounting estimates and requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying
accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or where assumptions and estimates are
significant to the financial statements, these are outlined in applicable notes;
• accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the
concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events are
reported.
Judgments made by management in the application of AASBs that have significant effect on the financial statements and
estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment in the next year are discussed in Note 9.
The Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position and Statement of
Changes in Equity have been prepared on an accrual basis and are in accordance with the historical cost convention, except
for financial assets that are stated at their fair value and outstanding claims and related recoveries that are discounted to
present value using a risk-free rate.
NOTE 9 USE OF JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES The Fund makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition,
seldom equal the related actual results. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical
experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on The Fund and that
are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing
material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are those related to the
valuation of outstanding claims liability. The outstanding claims liability has been established on the basis of an independent
actuarial assessment of the estimated costs of settlement of claims, inflated for the anticipated effects of inflation and other
factors and discounted to a present value at the end of the reporting period.
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NOTE 10 RISK MANAGEMENT
The Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund’s investments are pooled with investments of RTWSA.
It is not possible to identify specific assets belonging to the Mining and Quarrying Industry Fund.
Investment income is allocated to the Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund based on the average
earning rate of RTWSA as a whole, the Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund is not subject to the
interest rate risk of any of its individual investments, but rather to the interest rate risk of RTWSA.
Full risk management disclosure is shown in the notes to the RTWSA financial statements.
NOTE 11 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Foreign currency
Foreign currency transactions are initially translated into Australian currency at the rate of exchange at
the date of the transaction. Amounts payable in foreign currencies have been translated to Australian
currency at rates of exchange current at the end of the reporting period, with resulting exchange
differences brought to account at 30 June 2016.
(b) Investments
Investments are measured at fair value. Changes in the fair values of investments at the reporting
period from the end of the previous reporting period, or from cost of acquisition if acquired during
the financial year, are recognised as gains or losses in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income.
The fair value of investments represents their net fair value and is determined as follows:
• cash assets are carried at the face value of the amounts deposited or drawn which approximates
their fair value
• receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost less impairment
losses
• listed securities and Government securities are valued by reference to market quotations
• underlying property assets and investments in unlisted unit trusts are valued by reference to
independent third parties.
(c) Impairment
All non-current assets are tested for indication of impairment at each reporting date. Where there is
an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated. An amount by which the asset’s
carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount is recorded as an impairment loss. A financial asset is
considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative
effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.
(d) Investment Income
Interest income is recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
as it accrues, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognised in the Statement of
Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income on the date the right to receive payment is established
which is the case of quoted securities is the ex-dividend date.
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NOTE 12 RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS
There are no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2016.
The names of persons who were Committee Members at any time during the financial year are as
follows:
M. O’Malley
G. Murray
W. Hanson
A. Cartledge
E. Munchenberg
H. McDonald
G. Sauer (appointed 5 January 2016)
K. Tolotta (resigned 4 December 2015)
NOTE 13 EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD There have been no events after the reporting period which would have a material effect on the
Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund financial statements at 30 June 2016.
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In my opinion the attached financial statements for the Mining and Quarrying Industries Fund:-
1) present fairly the results of the financial transactions of the Fund during the year ended 30 June 2016
and sufficiently explain the financial position of the fund as at that date, and
2) at the date of signing the financial statements I am not aware of any circumstances that would render
any particulars included in the statements misleading or inaccurate.
The Mining and Quarrying financial figures have not been separately audited as they are part of the
Funds comprising RTWSA.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared consistently with all applicable accounting
standards with the exception of the disclosure requirements of AASB7 and AASB132.
In accordance with a resolution of the committee.
Sincerely
Martin O’Malley
Presiding Member
Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee
September 2016
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Statement by Presiding Officer
In accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act,
1986, I hereby state that:
1) in my opinion the financial statements present fairly the results of the financial transaction of the
Fund during the year ended 30 June 2014 and sufficiently explain the financial position of the fund
as at that date, and
2) at the date of signing the financial statements I am not aware of any circumstances that would
render any particulars included in the statements misleading or inaccurate.
The Mining and Quarrying financial figures have been audited as part of WorkCoverSA’s total
compensation fund.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared consistently with all applicable accounting
standards with the exception of the disclosure requirements of AASB7 and AASB132.
In accordance with a resolution of the committee.
Martin O’Malley
Presiding Officer
Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee
September 2014
Statement by Presiding Member, Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee
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Statement by Presiding Officer
In accordance with the Fourth Schedule of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act,
1986, I hereby state that:
1) in my opinion the financial statements present fairly the results of the financial transaction of the
Fund during the year ended 30 June 2014 and sufficiently explain the financial position of the fund
as at that date, and
2) at the date of signing the financial statements I am not aware of any circumstances that would
render any particulars included in the statements misleading or inaccurate.
The Mining and Quarrying financial figures have been audited as part of WorkCoverSA’s total
compensation fund.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared consistently with all applicable accounting
standards with the exception of the disclosure requirements of AASB7 and AASB132.
In accordance with a resolution of the committee.
Martin O’Malley
Presiding Officer
Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee
September 2014
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of the Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health
and Safety Committee can be found throughout
this report.
All project reports that have been received and
accepted by the Committee are available to the
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Executive Officer on (08) 8303 9908.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Leonie Caldarelli
Executive Officer
The Mining and Quarrying Occupational
Health & Safety Committee
GPO Box 465
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Telephone: (08) 8303 0499
Web: www.maqohsc.sa.gov.au
To access documents other than those mentioned
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The Mining and Quarrying Occupational
Health and Safety Committee
GPO Box 465
ADELAIDE SA 5001
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