Ground Control for Western Australian Mining Operations - Western Australia

Description

You will need to comply with this code if you intend to design, construct, operate or close a mine. Hazardous ground movements resulting from ineffective or inadequate ground control can lead to injury or death. The code provides guidance on geotechnical aspects for the safe mining operations.

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

Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe

Contact details

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