Towards 2020 covers all legislation administered by the Department of Mines and Petroleum's primary safety regulator - the Resources Safety Division. The department is encouraging industry to work proactively to prevent accidents and fatalities from occurring, and to promote a positive work culture. Towards 2020 describes the goals, focus areas and measures of success for safety and health initiatives undertaken by the regulator. It is the first of a series of high-level, three-year rolling strategies to raise awareness and maintain compliance in the resources sector, and goes beyond the traditional day-to-day inspectorate activities. The strategies are presented as a live online resource that is easily accessible, and can be updated as emerging issues and trends are identified. The department's three key goals are world-leading regulation, smarter systems and a well-informed industry. For more information, visit http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/towards2020 Comments attributed to Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston: "The safety and health of workers is a high priority of the McGowan Labor Government. "Towards 2020 will foster a shared safety and health vision, and how it can be achieved. "It will help Resources Safety effectively engage with all of its stakeholders, and share important information on health and safety." |
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