(1) The mine operator
of an underground mine must ensure that a plan of the ventilation system for
the mine is prepared.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in
the case of an individual—$6 000;
(b) in
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.
(2) The ventilation
plan must show—
(a) the
direction, course and volume of air currents; and
(b) the
position of all air doors, stoppings, fans, regulators and other ventilation
plant and structures and ventilation monitoring devices at the mine.
Note—
Subdivision 3 (comprising regulations 657 to 663) appears in some
corresponding WHS laws but does not apply in this State because there is
no underground coal mining activity.
Note—
The requirements of this Division are in addition to the requirements in
relation to emergency plans under Division 4 of Chapter 3 Part 2.