29Conveyors, plant maintenance and guarding

29 Conveyors, plant maintenance and guarding

(1)  A mine operator must, so far as is reasonably practicable, in managing risks to health and safety associated with the use of plant at the mine –

(a) consider the following:

(i) protective guarding where appropriate;

(ii) safe operating procedures;

(iii) any necessary instruction or training in the use of the plant;

(iv) maintenance requirements; and

(b) take into account –

(i) the conditions under which plant is used; and

(ii) the possible failure of systems that are critical to safety.

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.

(2)  If a conveyor is in use at a mine, the mine operator must, in managing risks to health and safety at the mine, specifically manage the risks to health and safety associated with the conveyor.

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.