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What must an operator do if a health and safety representative requests a review of a control measure?
What must an operator do if a health and safety representative requests a review of a control measure?
An operator is required to keep a record of the causes of notifiable incidents.
An operator is required to keep a record of the causes of notifiable incidents.
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Which of the following should be included in the inspection plan for a coal mine?
Which of the following should be included in the inspection plan for a coal mine?
What must be included in the health and safety policy of the operator of a mine site?
What must be included in the health and safety policy of the operator of a mine site?
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The ground support system need not account for events that have been recorded or expected.
The ground support system need not account for events that have been recorded or expected.
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The operator must keep a record of __________ arising from an incident.
The operator must keep a record of __________ arising from an incident.
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What must the mine operator ensure about the size of inspection areas?
What must the mine operator ensure about the size of inspection areas?
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Mining by remote methods is implemented in areas at risk of high or unpredictable mining-induced __________.
Mining by remote methods is implemented in areas at risk of high or unpredictable mining-induced __________.
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Match the following components of a Safety Management System with their descriptions:
Match the following components of a Safety Management System with their descriptions:
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Match the following aspects of the mine inspection plan with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of the mine inspection plan with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the contents of a safety management system?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the contents of a safety management system?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for consulting with workers at a mine site?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for consulting with workers at a mine site?
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A survey plan is not required for a coal mine.
A survey plan is not required for a coal mine.
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An operator can choose not to provide records of incidents to the regulator if they don’t want to.
An operator can choose not to provide records of incidents to the regulator if they don’t want to.
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What factor is crucial for the design of the ground support system?
What factor is crucial for the design of the ground support system?
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A production area may include zones where drilling is conducted.
A production area may include zones where drilling is conducted.
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What must a survey plan for a mine reference?
What must a survey plan for a mine reference?
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List one element that should be included in the revision of control measures.
List one element that should be included in the revision of control measures.
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What does the inspection plan address regarding concerns raised from inspections?
What does the inspection plan address regarding concerns raised from inspections?
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The operator must ensure a detailed survey plan is prepared and certified by a _______.
The operator must ensure a detailed survey plan is prepared and certified by a _______.
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Which of the following must be included in a mine's survey plan if present?
Which of the following must be included in a mine's survey plan if present?
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Match the following consultation duties under section 115 with their corresponding tasks:
Match the following consultation duties under section 115 with their corresponding tasks:
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The mine operator is not responsible for obtaining historical mine surveys.
The mine operator is not responsible for obtaining historical mine surveys.
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Strategies must be developed to protect persons from risks associated with _______ use at the mine site.
Strategies must be developed to protect persons from risks associated with _______ use at the mine site.
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Which detail is NOT required in the notice of commencement of mining operations?
Which detail is NOT required in the notice of commencement of mining operations?
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The mine operator must submit a work health and safety report quarterly.
The mine operator must submit a work health and safety report quarterly.
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What is the primary statutory function of a mine surveyor?
What is the primary statutory function of a mine surveyor?
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An individual must be a registered mining surveyor to exercise the statutory function of mine surveyor.
An individual must be a registered mining surveyor to exercise the statutory function of mine surveyor.
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What information must be included about the persons nominated to exercise key statutory functions at the mine?
What information must be included about the persons nominated to exercise key statutory functions at the mine?
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The average number of workers who worked at the mine site during the reporting period is recorded in the report under the number of _____ worked.
The average number of workers who worked at the mine site during the reporting period is recorded in the report under the number of _____ worked.
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What is one requirement for an electrical engineer to exercise their statutory functions?
What is one requirement for an electrical engineer to exercise their statutory functions?
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The statutory function of a mechanical engineer includes to develop and review the standards for the life cycle of __________ at the mine.
The statutory function of a mechanical engineer includes to develop and review the standards for the life cycle of __________ at the mine.
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Match the following items related to mining operation reporting with their descriptions:
Match the following items related to mining operation reporting with their descriptions:
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What additional information is required in a report for a coal mine compared to other mines?
What additional information is required in a report for a coal mine compared to other mines?
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Which engineering role focuses on supervising the installation and maintenance of electrical plant at the mine?
Which engineering role focuses on supervising the installation and maintenance of electrical plant at the mine?
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Match the following engineers with their statutory functions:
Match the following engineers with their statutory functions:
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An incident is defined the same way whether it is notifiable or referred to in a specific section.
An incident is defined the same way whether it is notifiable or referred to in a specific section.
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What is the reporting period for the work health and safety report?
What is the reporting period for the work health and safety report?
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A mechanical engineer needs to hold an electrical engineering practising certificate to fulfill their duties.
A mechanical engineer needs to hold an electrical engineering practising certificate to fulfill their duties.
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Name one form of certification required for an electrical engineer in coal mines.
Name one form of certification required for an electrical engineer in coal mines.
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What must a mining surveyor do if they identify a variation between the mine workings and the current survey plan?
What must a mining surveyor do if they identify a variation between the mine workings and the current survey plan?
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A mine operator is not required to revise the survey plan if mining operations have been suspended for more than 12 months.
A mine operator is not required to revise the survey plan if mining operations have been suspended for more than 12 months.
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How often must a mine operator review and revise the survey plan?
How often must a mine operator review and revise the survey plan?
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The mine operator must keep the current survey plan and all previous versions available for __________.
The mine operator must keep the current survey plan and all previous versions available for __________.
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Which of the following is mandatory for a regulator regarding survey plans of closed mines?
Which of the following is mandatory for a regulator regarding survey plans of closed mines?
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Match the requirements with their corresponding sections.
Match the requirements with their corresponding sections.
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The mining surveyor is responsible for maintaining the security of all survey data.
The mining surveyor is responsible for maintaining the security of all survey data.
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If the survey plan is no longer accurate, it must be reviewed and __________.
If the survey plan is no longer accurate, it must be reviewed and __________.
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Study Notes
Legislation Notes
- A principal hazard is any activity, process, procedure, plant, structure, substance, situation, or other circumstance relating to the carrying out of mining operations that have a reasonable potential to result in multiple deaths in a single incident or a series of recurring incidents in relation to any of the following:
- Ground or strata failure. (20)
- Inundation or inrush of any substance. (8)
- Roads or other vehicle operating areas. (8)
- Fire and explosion. (8)
- Subsidence. (6)
- Spontaneous combustion. (4)
- Air quality or dust or other airborne contaminants.
- Gas outbursts.
- Mine shafts and winding systems. (4)
- A hazard identified by the mine operator under cl34 of the WHS Regs.
Managing Risks
- A PCBU must manage risks to health and safety in accordance with part 3.1 of the WHS Regs.
- A risk assessment must be conducted by a competent person having regard to the nature of the hazard.
- In conducting a risk assessment, consideration of the hazard's nature, likelihood of affecting persons' health and safety and severity of potential consequences is required.
- A PCBU must keep a record of each risk assessment conducted, the person's name and competency, and control measures implemented.
- A PCBU is not required to keep a record of a risk assessment if a risk assessment is one that an individual worker is required to carry out before commencing a particular task or a risk assessment carried out in relation to the development of the SMS for the mine or a PHMP.
Review of Control Measures
- A PCBU must review and, as necessary, revise controls measures implemented under section (5) (B) if:
- An audit on the effectiveness of the SMS for the mine indicates a deficiency in a control measure.
- A worker is moved from a hazard or assigned to different work in response to a recommendation contained in a health monitoring report provided under part 3.
- An incident referred to in clause 124 occurs.
- Any other incident requiring notification to the regulator under WHS laws.
Record of Certain Reviews of Control Measures
- This section applies to operators of mine sites who have reviewed a control measure under cl38 of the WHS Regs.
- The operator must keep a record of causes (or likely causes) of the incident, work health and safety matters arising from the incident, recommendations, outcomes of any review or revision of any control or part of the SMS, and a summary of any changes to the SMS for the mine and any affected PHMP for the mine.
- The operator must provide any records to the regulator if required.
Contents of a Safety Management System
- The health and safety policy of the mine site operator, including broad aims regarding safe operation.
- Arrangements for managing risks.
- Systems, procedures, plans, and control measures for risks associated with mining operations (PHMP, PCP).
- Procedures for review of control measures.
- Procedures for record management to ensure compliance with WHS laws.
- Management structure for workplace health and safety.
- Arrangements in place to supervise workers and other persons for work-related health and safety risks.
- Work environment monitoring and assessment arrangements.
- Worker communication arrangements, including shift changes.
- Health monitoring arrangements.
- Control measures for contractors' work.
- Consultation, cooperation, and coordination of activities between mine site PCBU's regarding WHS laws.
- Arrangements for worker induction (training and instructions).
- Consultation and safety roles for workers.
- Emergency procedures.
- Procedures and conditions to withdraw persons to safety.
- Procedures for notifiable incidents.
- Response and investigations for incidents.
- Performance standards under section 20.
- Resources for effective implementation and use of the SMS.
- Details relevant to the mine site that adequately addresses all elements related to the risk.
Performance Standards and Audit
- Performance standards for measuring effectiveness of the SMS.
- Steps detailed to continually improve the SMS.
- The way in which standards are to be met.
- Systems for auditing SMS effectiveness—including methods, frequency, and audit process results.
Review of the SMS
- Reviewed within 12 months of the commencement of mining operations and every 3 years after.
- If a control measure is revised, the SMS for the mine site must be reviewed.
Duties to Provide Information to Operator of Adjoining Mine
- Operators must provide information about conditions at the site or any activities that could affect the adjoining mine site.
- This includes survey plans and mine site plans.
Duties on Operator to Provide Information to Contractor
- The operator of a mine site must provide contractors with all relevant information and access to enable them to identify risks associated with proposed operations.
Contractors to Prepare Plan or Use SMS
- A contractor must not carry out mining operations at a mine site unless they have prepared a plan and given a copy to the operator, provided written proof from the operator that the plan is consistent with the SMS, and implemented the plan as far as reasonably practicable. Subsection 1 does not apply if the contractor has - reviewed the SMS for the mine site or given written notice of the contractor's review of the SMS and that they reasonably believe it's consistent.
- A contractor health and safety management plan must set out how the contractor will manage risks, provisions to ensure worker and others' safety. This plan must be documented and easily understood by the users.
Principle Hazard and Control Plan & PCP
- Mine site operator must identify all principal hazards associated with mining operations.
- Risk assessments for each identified principal hazard are to include a comprehensive and systematic analysis of health and safety risks.
- Suitable investigation and analysis methods for the principal hazard and its cumulative effect with other hazards at the site in the risk assessment is crucial.
- Prepare a PHMP for each principal hazard, outlining management of all risk aspects and expressed in understandable terms.
- Describe the nature, relationship to other hazards, analysis methods, record of recent risk assessment, and control measures.
- Implement arrangements for providing necessary information, training, and instruction on the principal hazard and any design principles, engineering, or technical standards considered. List of Additional factors to be addressed (e.g., geology, geotechnics, water, blasting, mine design and operations).
Duties to Provide Information to Operator of Adjoining Mine Site
- Operators must provide information upon request. This includes any conditions at the mine site or any activities that could be a risk to the adjoining mine.
- This applies to survey plans and mine site plans.
Duty on Operator to Provide Information to Contractor
- Operators must provide a contractor with the required information and access to the mine site to enable the contractor to identify any risks associated with the planned operations.
Duty on Contractor to Provide Information to Operator
- A contractor must ensure the operator is aware of all relevant information to enable risk identification.
Contractors to Prepare Plan or Use SMS
- A contractor must not perform mining operations without first preparing a plan (contractor health and safety plan), providing a copy of the plan to the operator, and receiving written confirmation from the operator that the plan is consistent with the mine's SMS and is implemented as reasonably practicable.
Division 3 Provision of Information
- Duties to provide information to adjoining mine site operators
Subdivision 2: Safety Management Systems
Contents of a Safety Management System
- Operators must have a health and safety policy, including aims.
- Establish systems and procedures for risk management.
- Ensure compliance with WHS laws.
- Describe the management structure.
- Establish arrangements for worker supervision concerning safety issues from working at the site.
- Establish other monitoring, assessment, and inspection procedures for the work environment.
- Establish a process for worker communication between shifts with proper documentation.
- Establish arrangements for health monitoring.
- Develop control measures concerning contractors' work.
- Establish consultation, cooperation, and coordination processes between all PCBU's concerning WHS laws.
- Establish procedures for obtaining information and training for workers.
- Implement induction procedures for workers.
- Develop safety roles for workers concerning their participation in risk identification, control measure considerations, and review procedures, including conducting a review under section 29.
- Establish emergency procedures.
- Develop and implement a plan concerning the procedure for persons to be withdrawn to a safer place if warranted by a health or safety matter.
- Develop procedures for notifiable incident response and investigations.
- Establish procedures for the provision of performance standards under section 20.
- Document resources for effective implementation and use of the SMS (especially for fire or explosion, and for any other relevant factors).
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This quiz covers key aspects of mining safety management systems, including control measures, health and safety policies, and inspection plans. Participants will be tested on their understanding of the regulatory requirements and best practices related to health and safety in mining operations. Ideal for operators and safety representatives in the mining industry.
