63Monitoring and testing of ventilation system

63 Monitoring and testing of ventilation system

63 Monitoring and testing of ventilation system

(1) The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure—

(a) the main ventilation fans of the mine are monitored at all times, and

(b) an alarm is triggered on the surface if a main ventilation fan stops.

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 mine must monitor and test all aspects of the operation of the ventilation system at intervals that ensure the system complies with sections 58 and 62.

Maximum penalty—

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

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

(3) The mine operator of a mine must keep a record of all monitoring and testing of the ventilation system at the mine for at least 7 years.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—12.5 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—60 penalty units.

(4) The mine operator must keep the record available for inspection under the WHS laws.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—12.5 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—60 penalty units.

(5) The mine operator must keep the record readily accessible to workers and other persons at the mine.

Maximum penalty (subsection (5))—

(a) for an individual—36 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—180 penalty units.