89Sampling and analysis of airborne dust

89 Sampling and analysis of airborne dust

89 Sampling and analysis of airborne dust

(1) This section applies to—

(a) a coal mine, or

(b) a mine other than a coal mine where respirable crystalline silica has been identified as a hazard as a result of air monitoring being carried out under the WHS Regulations, clause 50(1).

(2) The mine operator of a mine must ensure sampling and analysis of airborne dust at the mine is carried out by a person who is independent of mining operations at the mine—

(a) in accordance with Schedule 6, and

(b) at other times as necessary.

Maximum penalty (subsection (2))—

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

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