Worksafe releases guidance on health and safety good practice at opencast mines, alluvial mines and quarries.

WorkSafe has developed guidance on health and safety good practice at opencast mines, alluvial mines and quarries. The guide helps assist operators in developing, implementing and maintaining controls to manage hazards commonly associated with surface operations and references approriate safety signs. The full text can be downloaded here: http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/information-guidance/all-guidance-items/opencast-alluvial-mines-and-quarries