35Duty to establish systematic process for identifying hazards and assessing, &c., risks

35 Duty to establish systematic process for identifying hazards and assessing, &c., risks

A mine operator must establish and carry out a systematic process to enable –

(a) the identification, as required under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 , of hazards in respect of mining operations; and

(b) risk assessments to be undertaken as required by these regulations; and

(c) the management, as required under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 , of risks to health and safety; and

(d) the monitoring, and review, as often as is appropriate, of risks to health and 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.