Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) In complying with
regulation 617, the mine operator of an underground mine must manage
risks to health and safety associated with underground fires at the mine.
(2) In managing risks
to health and safety as described in subregulation (1), the mine operator
must ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the following measures
are implemented —
(a)
precautions in relation to the transportation, use and storage of combustible
and flammable material;
(b)
precautions in relation to the selection, use and maintenance of plant;
(c)
precautions against spontaneous combustion;
(d)
measures for the management of ignition sources;
(e)
provision of fire warning systems;
(f)
provision of equipment and systems to mitigate fires;
(g)
measures for the availability and use of trained and competent persons.