40Temperature and moisture content of air

40 Temperature and moisture content of air

40 Temperature and moisture content of air

In complying with section 14, the operator of a mine or petroleum site must—

(a) manage risks to health and safety associated with extremes of either or both the temperature and moisture content of air, and

(b) if risks associated with extreme heat exist at an underground mine—implement control measures, including monitoring, to manage heat stress in places at the mine where—

(i) persons work or travel, and

(ii) the wet bulb temperature is more than 27°C.