Western Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 675AA

675AA .         Competent persons at surface

                The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that at any time that persons are underground —

            (a)         1 or more persons at the surface (the surface contacts ) is readily available to be contacted by the persons underground; and

            (b)         1 or more of the surface contacts has the authority and competence, and is readily available, to activate the emergency plan for the mine as necessary.

        Penalty:

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

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