sec.119Entry to highwall mining underground excavation

### sec.119 Entry to highwall mining underground excavation A person must not enter a highwall mining underground excavation unless— an abnormal circumstances declaration is in force for the excavation; and a person having the competencies to supervise ERZ operations in an underground mine has been appointed to control the highwall mining activity while the abnormal circumstances declaration is in force; and a risk assessment of the abnormal circumstances has been done, identifying the hazards associated with the abnormal circumstances; and adequate controls are in place to ensure the safety of the person entering the excavation; and the person— has the necessary competencies to work safely in an underground mine; and carries a certified self-contained self-rescuer. - (a) an abnormal circumstances declaration is in force for the excavation; and - (b) a person having the competencies to supervise ERZ operations in an underground mine has been appointed to control the highwall mining activity while the abnormal circumstances declaration is in force; and - (c) a risk assessment of the abnormal circumstances has been done, identifying the hazards associated with the abnormal circumstances; and - (d) adequate controls are in place to ensure the safety of the person entering the excavation; and - (e) the person— (i) has the necessary competencies to work safely in an underground mine; and (ii) carries a certified self-contained self-rescuer. - (i) has the necessary competencies to work safely in an underground mine; and - (ii) carries a certified self-contained self-rescuer. - (i) has the necessary competencies to work safely in an underground mine; and - (ii) carries a certified self-contained self-rescuer.