34Restriction of access to mine

34 Restriction of access to mine

(1)  A mine operator must ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent unauthorised or inadvertent access to the mine or potentially hazardous areas of 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.

(2)  For the purposes of subregulation (1) , appropriate measures are measures that are commensurate with the level of risk to health and safety, taking into account the nature of the hazard or potential hazard.