South Australian Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 652

652—Ventilation system—further requirements

        (1)         The mine operator of an underground mine must ensure that the air supplied to the ventilation system at the mine is obtained from the purest source available.

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 ensure the following:

            (a)         ventilation circuits at the mine do not allow uncontrolled recirculation of air;

            (b)         plant and structures that regulate airflow are maintained in good working order;

            (c)         unventilated headings are not entered unless—

                  (i)         the purpose of entry is to establish ventilation; and

                  (ii)         adequate auxiliary ventilation is provided to the person entering the heading.

Maximum penalty:

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

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

        (3)         The mine operator must ensure that, in areas of the mine where persons work or travel, the ventilation system for the mine provides an average air velocity of at least 0.3 metres per second measured across the work or travel area.

Maximum penalty:

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

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