51Ropes

51 Ropes

51 Ropes

(1) The mine operator of an underground mine, other than an underground small gemstone mine, must ensure—

(a) each rope used for the purposes of a winding system or slope haulage is regularly inspected and tested to ensure it is safe to use for the purposes of a winding system or slope haulage, and

(b) criteria are established to determine when a rope is no longer suitable for those purposes.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.

(2) The mine operator of an underground small gemstone mine must ensure each rope used for the purpose of a winding system is regularly inspected and tested to ensure it is safe to use for the purpose of a winding system.

Maximum penalty (subsection (2))—

(a) for an individual—60 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—300 penalty units.