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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 50A

50A .         Terms used

                In this Division —

        e‑cigarette means a device that is designed to generate or release smoke, vapour or other aerosol (whether or not containing nicotine) by electronic means for inhalation by its user in a manner that replicates, or produces an experience similar to, the inhalation of smoke from an ignited tobacco product;

        enclosed workplace has the meaning given in regulation 50B;

        roof includes a ceiling, and any material —

            (a)         through which air cannot flow; and

            (b)         that is used for the same purpose as a ceiling or roof;

        smoke means to consume, hold or otherwise have control over —

            (a)         an ignited or heated tobacco product; or

            (b)         an e‑cigarette that is generating or releasing (whether or not by burning) smoke, vapour or other aerosol;

        tobacco product has the meaning given to that term in the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006 glossary;

        wall means a wall or any other vertical structure, covering or device, whether fixed or moveable, but does not include a balustrade —

            (a)         that is 1 metre or less in height; and

            (b)         of which more than 50% of its total vertical surface is open.

        [Regulation 50A amended: SL 2025/61 r. 10.]



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