26Explosion and fire

26 Explosion and fire

(1)  In this regulation –

analysis means any process used to identify the ingredients of a substance.

(2)  The mine operator of a mine must ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent, detect and suppress fires and unintended explosions at the mine.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $13 000; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 500.

(3)  The mine operator must ensure that the measures referred to in subregulation (2) are commensurate with the level of risk to health and safety arising from a potential fire or explosion, taking into account all relevant factors, including where appropriate –

(a) the presence of combustible ore, coal dust, sulphide dust or flammable gas; and

(b) the potential sources of fire or explosion in the mine; and

(c) the type and placement of fire-fighting equipment in the mine; and

(d) the presence (or otherwise), type and placement of remote monitoring systems to enable early detection of fire in the mine.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $13 000; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 500.

(4)  If there is a potential for explosion, from dust, occurring at a mine, the mine operator must ensure that the measures referred to in subregulation (2) take into account –

(a) the means by which potentially explosive dust may be prevented, suppressed and collected; and

(b) consideration of the installation and maintenance of explosion barriers and other measures for suppressing explosions.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $13 000; and