72Light metal alloys

72 Light metal alloys

72 Light metal alloys

(1) In complying with section 14, the mine operator of an underground coal mine must manage risks to health and safety associated with light metal alloys at the mine.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the mine operator must ensure, having regard to incendive sparking and the explosive or combustible nature of exposed light metal alloy and accumulated light metal alloy dust—

(a) as far as reasonably practicable, items containing an exposed light metal alloy are not left underground unattended, and

(b) measures are implemented in relation to the underground storage, transport, handling and use of items made of, or containing, a light metal alloy, and the removal of the items from the mine.