Surface Rock Support for Underground Mines - Western Australia

Description

You will need to comply with this code if you intend to operate underground excavations. The code introduces requirements to install surface rock supports in underground mines. Ground support is installed to ensure the stability of the excavation and minimise the risk of injury.

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.

Other resources

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