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
Current consultations
Legislative amendments
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
Last updated: 02 Dec 2022