Western Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 635

635 .         Temperature and moisture content of air

                In complying with regulation 617, the mine operator of a mine must —

            (a)         manage risks to health and safety associated with extremes of either or both the temperature and moisture content of air; and

            (b)         if risks associated with extreme heat exist in an underground mine — implement control measures (including monitoring) to manage heat stress in places in the mine where —

                  (i)         persons work or travel; and

                  (ii)         the wet bulb temperature exceeds 27°C.

        Note for this regulation:

                In relation to extreme heat and cold see also regulation 41A.