What we do

Our vision is for a zero serious harm resource sector in Queensland.

Legislation

We are responsible for administering safety and health legislation applying to Queensland’s resources industries:

• Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
• Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999
• Explosives Act 1999
• Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004

Legislative amendments

• Direct employment amendments to the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999

Our divisions

RSHQ has 8 divisions, including 4 industry inspectorates:

• Coal Inspectorate
• Mineral Mines & Quarries Inspectorate
• Petroleum & Gas Inspectorate
• Explosives Inspectorate
• Occupational Health
• Simtars (Safety in mines testing & research station)
• Corporate
• Serious Incident Investigation Unit