653—Monitoring and testing of ventilation system
(1) The mine operator
of an underground mine must monitor and test all aspects of the operation of
the ventilation system at intervals that ensure that the system complies with
regulations 648 and 652.
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
of a mine must keep a record of all monitoring and testing of the ventilation
system at the mine for at least 7 years.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in
the case of an individual—$1 250;
(b) in
the case of a body corporate—$6 000.
(3) The mine operator
must keep the record available for inspection under the Act.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in
the case of an individual—$1 250;
(b) in
the case of a body corporate—$6 000.
(4) The mine operator
must keep the record readily accessible to workers and other persons at the
mine.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in
the case of an individual—$3 600;
(b) in
the case of a body corporate—$18 000.