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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 641R

641R .         Controlled areas and supervised areas

        (1)         The mine operator of a relevant mine must ensure that in any area designated in an approved radiation management plan for the mine as a controlled area —

            (a)         access is limited to those persons who are required to work, or perform any duty under the Act, in the area; and

            (b)         the boundaries of the area are clearly delineated and are made known to workers at the mine; and

            (c)         any person entering the area has received appropriate instructions about the nature of the radiation hazards in the area.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $7 000;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.

        (2)         The mine operator of a relevant mine must ensure that in any area designated in an approved radiation management plan for the mine as a supervised area —

            (a)         access by members of the public is supervised; and

            (b)         the boundaries of the area are clearly delineated and are made known to workers at the mine.

        Penalty for this subregulation:

            (a)         for an individual, a fine of $4 200;

            (b)         for a body corporate, a fine of $21 000.



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