Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) The mine operator
of an underground mine must ensure the following if a diesel unit is operated
underground at the mine —
(a) that
the design and construction of the diesel unit is suitable for use in
underground conditions;
(b) that
the diesel unit is maintained in accordance with the original equipment
manufacturer specifications for the unit to extent those specifications are
relevant to both —
(i)
the operation of the unit underground; and
(ii)
the health and safety of persons;
(c) that
the exhaust gas emissions of the diesel unit, under any condition of engine
speed or load, are as follows —
(i)
less than 1 000 ppm of oxides of nitrogen;
(ii)
less than 1 500 ppm of carbon monoxide;
(d) that
suitable fire suppression devices are provided on the diesel unit.
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 all necessary measures, including the
following, are taken to minimise, so far as is reasonably practicable, the
adverse effects of diesel exhaust emissions —
(a)
selecting and using suitable diesel fuel;
(b)
treating exhaust emissions;
(c)
properly maintaining and using diesel units.
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 a monitoring and maintenance schedule
is developed and implemented to ensure that the requirements of this
regulation are complied with at all times when a diesel unit is being operated
underground at the mine.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.