Conference program

Conference runs from Sunday until Wednesday offering delegates a program filled with:

  • topical presentations
  • keynote presentations
  • panel discussions, and
  • social and networking events.

Program overview

CPD Units – Queensland Practising Certificate

Attendees can claim the content of the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference to meet their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units for their Interim Queensland Practising Certificate.

We’re pleased to confirm that attending QMIHSC 2025 will earn you up to 12 CPD points, helping you meet your industry requirements while staying informed on the latest in health and safety.

  • 6 points for attending the Sunday workshops
  • 6 points for attending the main conference on Monday to Wednesday


Refer to the RSHQ website for further details.

Full paper abstracts

How to manage competency for welding on mine sites
Simon Krismer, WQMS Pty Ltd

A practicable risk-based approach to RS22 implementation and ongoing compliance.
Steve Amor and Anthony Beasley, Jarah Corporate

Longwall Maingate and Tailgate Proactive Sponcom and Gas Management Strategy- An Operational Safety Share on Risk Management
B Belle, Anglo American Steelmaking Coal, Australia; University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; University of Pretoria, South Africa.
R Balusu, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Beyond TARPS – the need for supporting systems
David Cliff, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland

QGL02: Dust controls are like safety critical controls.
Jack Farry and Samantha Forster, Mineral Mines and Quarries Inspectorate, Resources Safety and Health Queensland

Queensland Mining Industry Health & Safety Conference