Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022
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Subdivision 2A — Contractors
625B. Duty of mine operator to provide information to contractor 401
625C. Duty of contractor to provide information to mine operator 402
625D. Contractor to be covered by health and safety plan or mine safety management system 402
Subdivision 3 — Information to other mine operators
- Duty to provide information to other mine operators 405
Division 2 — Principal mining hazard management plans
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Identification of principal mining hazards and conduct of risk assessments 406
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Preparation of principal mining hazard management plan 406
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Review 408
Division 3 — Specific control measures — all mines
Subdivision 1 — Operational controls
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Communication on change of supervisors 409
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Movement of mobile plant 410
631A. Inrush hazards 411
631B. Geotechnical structures 411
631C. Quarry operations 412
631D. Managing risks to health and safety in relation to explosives 413
631E. Externally‑controlled plant 414
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Prohibited uses 415
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Not used 416
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Minimum age to work at mine 416
634A. Inspections 416
Subdivision 2 — Air quality and monitoring
- Temperature and moisture content of air 418
635A. Airborne contaminants 418
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Not used 419
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Monitoring airborne contaminant levels 419
637A. Requirements if airborne exposure standard for mixture or substance exceeded 420
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Use of devices for air monitoring 421
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Signage relating to air monitoring 421
Subdivision 3 — Fitness for work
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Fatigue 422
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Alcohol and drugs 422