Western Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (MINES) REGULATIONS 2022 - SCHEDULE 22

[r. 664]

1         Site and hazard detail

1.1         The location of the mine, including its street address and the nearest intersection (if any). Note for this item:         Sufficient detail must be provided to enable a person not familiar with the site to find it.

1.2         The current mine survey plan required under Part 10.5.

1.3         A brief description of the nature of the mine and mining operations.

1.4         The maximum number of persons, including workers, likely to be present at the mine on a normal working day.

1.5         The emergency planning assumptions for different emergencies, and areas likely to be affected.

1.6         The protective resources available to control an incident that could result in an emergency.

1.7         The emergency response procedures, including procedures for isolating areas of the mine in an emergency.

1.8         The infrastructure likely to be affected by an emergency.

2         Command structure and site personnel

2.1         The command structure and control to be activated in an emergency, so that it is clear what actions will be taken, who will take these actions and how, when and where they will be taken.

2.2         Details of the person who can clarify the content of the emergency plan if necessary.

2.3         The contact details of, and the means of contacting, the persons at the mine responsible for liaising with emergency services.

2.4         A list of 24‑hour emergency contacts.

2.5         Arrangements for assisting emergency services.

3         Notifications

3.1         If a notifiable incident or reportable incident occurred, or an event that could reasonably be expected to lead to a notifiable or reportable incident, procedures for notifying — (a)         any person whose health or safety may be affected, even if —                   (i)         the person is located underground; or                   (ii)         there is no electrical power that can be used for the notification;         and (b)         the emergency services in circumstances in which emergency services are required.

3.2         On‑site and off‑site warning systems.

3.3         Contact details for emergency services and other support services that can assist in providing resources and implementing evacuation plans in an emergency.

3.4         On‑site communication systems.

4         Resources and equipment

4.1         On‑site emergency resources, including — (a)         first aid equipment, facilities, services and personnel; and (b)         emergency equipment and personnel; and (c)         gas detectors, wind velocity detectors, sand, lime, neutralising agents, absorbents, spill bins and decontamination equipment.

4.2         Off‑site emergency resources, including arrangements for obtaining additional external resources (specific to the likely incidents), including mines rescue services, as necessary.

4.3         Arrangements for mines rescue that state the following — (a)         the minimum mines rescue training to be provided; (b)         any arrangements for the mine operator and mine operators of mines in the vicinity to assist each other in an emergency; (c)         how inertisation equipment is to be used; (d)         the procedures to be followed in carrying out mines rescue.

4.4         For an underground mine, a means of communication between the surface of the mine and any underground area of the mine where persons are located, that is effective even if there is no electrical connection between the surface and the relevant underground area.

4.5         For an underground mine — (a)         the type, number and location of refuges; and (b)         if the workplace has a single entry — the precautions and refuge, in case of a fire, for the workplace.

5         Procedures

5.1         Procedures for the safe evacuation of, and accounting for, all persons at the mine.

5.2         Procedures and control points for utilities, including gas, water and electricity.

5.3         Procedures in the event of the ventilation system for the mine failing totally or for more than 30 minutes.

5.4         Procedures for maintaining refuges and other equipment required for emergencies.

6         Training and competence

6.1         Training, health assessment and competency of emergency response personnel, including volunteers and others, in managing emergencies.

6.2         Training, and conducting emergency drills, for all workers.