62Ventilation systems

62 Ventilation systems

62 Ventilation systems

(1) The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure air supplied to the ventilation system at the mine is obtained from the purest source available.

Maximum penalty—

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

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

(2) The mine operator must ensure the following—

(a) ventilation circuits at the mine do not allow uncontrolled recirculation of air,

(b) plant and structures that regulate airflow are maintained in good working order,

(c) unventilated headings are not entered unless—

(i) the purpose of entry is to establish ventilation, and

(ii) adequate ventilation is provided to the person entering the heading,

(d) an auxiliary fan or scrubber fan used at the mine is located and operated in a way that prevents uncontrolled recirculation of air through the fan,

(e) a ventilation fan installed at the surface for the purpose of ventilating the underground mine is placed in a position and under conditions that ensure the least amount of damage as possible is caused to the fan in the event of an explosion, or other overpressure event, at the underground mine,

(f) a procedure is in place for starting each type of fan, including the main fan,

(g) no person deals with a main fan or auxiliary fan ventilating an underground mine unless the person is authorised by the mine operator to do so,

(h) no person starts or stops a fan ventilating an underground mine unless each person likely to be adversely affected by the starting or stopping has been notified.

Maximum penalty—

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

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

(3) The mine operator must ensure, at every point in areas of the mine where persons work or travel, the ventilation system for the mine provides at least 1m3 of air per second.

Maximum penalty—