You may need to comply with this code if you are a mine surveyor. Following this standard will assist you to achieve compliance with the health and safety duties and minimum standards required under work health and safety (WHS) legislation.
The code provides guidance on meeting the requirements relating to surveys at mining operations. Mining operations include:
- exploration operations
- developmental and construction work associated with opening up or operating a mine
- the removal and disposal of overburden or waste or residues by mechanical or other means and the stacking, depositing, storage, and treatment of any substance considered to contain any mineral
- the operation of blast furnaces and direct reduction furnaces.
