Code of Practice - On-Bench Practices for Open Cut Mines and Quarries - Western Australia

Description

You may need to comply with this code if you intend to use explosives to break rock, the code particularly relates to 'on-bench activities' including the preparation of a blast area, the priming and charging of blast holes and other related activities.

This code provides practical guidance regarding on-bench activities that must be considered as part of the risk assessment process, and during the development of a safety management plan and associated operating procedures and work instructions. The code sets out recommendations and precautions to ensure the safety of employees subcontractors, members of the public and the environment, in relations to activities associated with the blasting process.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Act(s) name

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

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