Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) The mine operator
of an underground mine must ensure that every winding system used or that may
be used at the mine includes the following —
(a)
ropes and devices that can withstand all forces reasonably expected to be
borne by the ropes and devices;
(b)
control measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any mine
shaft conveyance from overwind, moving at an unsafe speed, excessive
acceleration and deceleration and uncontrolled movement;
(c) at
least 2 braking (or equivalent) systems that ensure the winder remains under
control in the event of a failure in any 1 of the systems;
(d)
control measures that detect any of the following malfunctions that may be
present —
(i)
slack rope;
(ii)
rope slip;
(iii)
unsafe balance rope conditions;
(iv)
unsafe coiling of rope;
(e)
control measures that cause the winder to be brought to a safe state when a
malfunction referred to in paragraph (d) is detected;
(f)
warning systems to alert persons at the mine to any emergency in a winding
system or mine shaft;
(g) if
it is reasonably practicable — remote monitoring of the functions
of the system;
(h) an
effective means of communication —
(i)
between the surface and any shaft conveyance used for
carrying persons; and
(ii)
between the point of control of the winder and the entry
to every mine shaft that is in use;
(i)
a device that safely attaches ropes to conveyances;
(j) if
the winding system uses multi‑rope winders — devices that
load the ropes as uniformly as possible.
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 an underground mine must ensure that the condition and performance of every
winding system, and its components, are tested and monitored at intervals that
ensure the safe performance of the system.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.
(3) The mine operator
of an underground mine must ensure that energy lockout devices are fitted to
all mechanical and electrical plant associated with any mine shaft at the
mine, including any mechanical and electrical plant associated with the
operation, maintenance or use of the mine shaft.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.