South Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 647

647—Air quality—airborne contaminants

        (1)         The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that the concentration of any airborne contaminant (including any asphyxiant or explosive gas) is as low as is reasonably practicable.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         in the case of an individual—$6 000;

            (b)         in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

        (2)         The mine operator must comply with subregulation (1)—

            (a)         so far as is reasonably practicable, by suppression or the installation of a ventilation or exhaust extraction system; or

            (b)         if this is not reasonably practicable, by some other suitable means.

        (3)         This regulation does not limit regulations 49 and 636.