Western Australian Current Regulations

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

675ZT .         Exemption from requirement to make certain appointments for mine engaged in exploration operations only

        (1)         This regulation applies to a mine where only exploration operations are carried out.

        (2)         The regulator may, by written notice, exempt the mine operator of the mine from the requirement under regulation 675ZQ(1) to appoint a person to a Schedule 26 position for the mine.

        (3)         Without limiting the matters that the regulator may take into account when considering whether to exempt under subregulation (2), the regulator may take into account the size and nature of the exploration operations at the mine.