Mining Safety Regulator Warns Against 'Unprecedented' Vapes in Mines

‘It’s only a vape’: Urgent warning over mine explosion risks

Six incidents in recent months have heightened concerns with calls for closer scrutiny.

Mining safety regulator warns against 'unprecedented' vapes in mines

Resources Safety and Health Queensland is investigating an unprecedented number of reports of contraband being brought into coalmines.

Regulator urges action after rise in mine contraband

Contraband items prohibited in underground coal mines include vapes Image: RSHQQueensland miners have been urged to strengthen contraband controls, with Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) highlighting the potential risks that vapes and other ignition sources pose to underground operations. The state’s independent safety regulator said it had received six reports of contraband entering underground coal mines in the past five months, in…

‘One spark can kill’ warning on vapes in mines - Industry Queensland

A spate of reports of dangerous items such as vapes in Queensland's underground coal mines has drawn warnings on the potential for catastrophe. 'One spark can kill' was the warning from Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) Chief Inspector of Coal Mines Jacques le Roux for underground workers. The mine safety regulator has received six reports of contraband underground at different coal mines in Queensland in the past five months – inclu…