South Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 635

635—Temperature and moisture content of air

In complying with regulation 617, the mine operator of a mine must—

            (a)         manage risks to health and safety associated with extremes of either or both the temperature and moisture content of air; and

            (b)         if risks associated with extreme heat exist in an underground mine—implement control measures (including monitoring) to manage heat stress in places in the mine where—

                  (i)         persons work or travel; and

                  (ii)         the wet bulb temperature exceeds 27°C.