Sch 20Prohibited uses in mines

Schedule 20—Prohibited uses in mines Regulation 632 Item Prohibited use Internal combustion engine (other than a compression ignition engine) All uses underground Compressed natural gas Hydrogen Liquid petroleum gas Petrol and fuel In an underground mine in an internal or external combustion engine unless suitable for safe use underground Diesel fuel Ignition sources Cigarettes, matches, lighters, naked flame, naked light, firearms At any mine, while carrying, handling or using any explosive or initiating system or within 8 metres of any explosive or initiating system At a work area at a mine, where solvents are used At a work area at a mine, where flammable vapours are present At any mine, in a shaft conveyance At any mine, in a refuge chamber during an emergency Explosives, detonators and exploders (excluding explosive power tools) All uses at any mine, unless for the purpose of shotfiring Schedule 21—Concentration levels for atmospheric contaminants Schedule 21 appears in some corresponding WHS laws but does not apply in this State because there is no underground coal mining activity. Schedule 22—Matters to be included in emergency plan for a mine Regulation 664 1—Site and hazard detail 1.1 The location of the mine, including its street address and the nearest intersection (if any). Sufficient detail must be provided to enable a person not familiar with the site to find it. 1.2 The current mine survey plan required under Chapter 10 Part 5. 1.3 A brief description of the nature of the mine and mining operations. 1.4 The maximum number of persons, including workers, likely to be present at the mine on a normal working day. 1.5 The emergency planning assumptions for different emergencies, and likely areas affected. 1.6 The protective resources available to control an incident that could result in an emergency. 1.7 The emergency response procedures, including procedures for isolating areas of the mine in an emergency. 1.8 The infrastructure likely to be affected by an emergency. 2—Command structure and site personnel 2.1 The command philosophy and structure to be activated in an emergency, so that it is clear what actions will be taken, who will take these actions and how, when and where they will be taken. 2.2 Details of the person who can clarify the content of the emergency plan if necessary. 2.3 The contact details of, and the way to contact, the persons at the mine responsible for liaising with emergency services. 2.4 A list of 24 hour emergency contacts. 2.5 Arrangements for assisting emergency services. 3—Notifications 3.1 In the event of the occurrence of a notifiable incident or an event that could reasonably be expected to lead to a notifiable incident, procedures for notifying— (a) any person whose health or safety may be affected, even if— (i) the person is located underground; or (ii) there is no electrical power that can be used for the notification; and (b) the emergency services in circumstances where emergency services are required. 3.2 On-site and off-site warning systems. 3.3 Contact details for emergency services and other support services that can assist in providing resources and implementing evacuation plans in an emergency. 3.4 On-site communication systems. 4—Resources and equipment 4.1 On-site emergency resources, including— (a) first aid equipment, facilities, services and personnel; and (b) emergency equipment and personnel; and (c) gas detectors, wind velocity detectors, sand, lime, neutralising agents, absorbents, spill bins and decontamination equipment. 4.2 Off-site emergency resources, including arrangements for obtaining additional external resources (specific to the likely incidents), including mines rescue services, as necessary. 4.3 Arrangements for mines rescue that state the following: (a) the minimum mines rescue training to be provided; (b) any arrangements for the mine operator and mine operators of mines in the vicinity to assist each other in an emergency; (c) how inertisation equipment is to be used; (d) the procedures to be followed in carrying out mines rescue. 4.4 For an underground mine, a means of communication between the surface of the mine and any underground area of the mine where persons are located, that is effective even if there is no electrical connection between the surface and the relevant underground area. 5—Procedures 5.1 Procedures for the safe evacuation of, and accounting for, all persons at the mine. 5.2 Procedures and control points for utilities, including gas, water and electricity. 5.3 Procedures in the event of the ventilation system at the mine failing totally or for more than 30 minutes.