Occupational safety and health act and regulations. The knob hill mine at republic, in ferry county, is still a significant producer of gold. Norman washington division of geology and earth resources po box 47007. The form and content of those amendments and regulations should be consistent with recommendations 10. This code includes references to both mandatory and nonmandatory actions. Building commission consumer protection energysafety general business labour relations mines and petroleum state agreements worksafe department of mines, industry regulation and safety legislation page. The work health and safety mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019 the amendment regulation is made under the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 the act, which regulates work health and safety at mines and petroleum sites in new south wales the amendment regulation will amend the whs mines and petroleum sites regulation 2014 to address.
The mines rules, 1955 notification new delhi, the 2nd july, 1955 s. Work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 contents as at 24 jan 2017 version 06d006 page iii published on. Registered manager to ensure inspections carried out in accordance with this division 39 3.
Until recently the mining act 1978 has applied to the land area of the western australia and, by arrangement with the commonwealth, the first three nautical. Inspection of workplaces in quarry operations 39 3. Wa electrical requirements waer department of mines. Hazards prevention and mitigation legislation in addition to the emergency management act 2005 and emergency management regulations 2006, there is a range of additional legislation and codes relevant to hazard prevention and mitigation. The mines regulations 2014 the regulations consolidate and modernise the law on health and safety in mines in great britain. The five elements of the mining law of 1872, as amended, are described in this pamphlet. Western australian water in mining guideline water licensing delivery series no. The references to legal requirements contained in the whs act and regulations, and the whs mines act and regulations are not exhaustive and are included for context only. This document is from an electronic database of legislation maintained. Two large uranium mines were in operation northwest of spokane, in stevens county. More information on western australias whs regulatory framework for mining is available at the department of.
Recommendation 10 that a differential approach to safety regulation be adopted in the mining and minerals processing industry in western australia as set out in recommendations 11. For general industry, the document differences between the national model work health and safety regulations 2019 and the occupational safety and health regulations 1996 outlines the main changes in the regulations. How to find old gold mines using tengraph online a simple graphical guide4 a message from the authors i know a lot about the bush and gold prospecting in wa because i live in the wa gold fields and have lived there since 1991. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 contents page iv consolidation 3b 3. Regulation and safety for the year ended 30 june 2019. Naked flames prohibited in underground coal mines 10. Versions of this subsidiary legislation includes consolidations, reprints and as made versions. Work health and safety mines regulation 2014 nsw contents page page 4 2014 no 799 current version for 12. Old gold mines how to find them using tengraph online. Mines safety and inspection amendment regulations 2015. Local governments must formally approve mine sites andor the subsequent use of the mine site rcw 78. The mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 describe some of the requirements that apply to specific work situations. The average price of regular unleaded petrol ulp is set to increase by over 10 cents per litre cpl to 145 cpl tomorrow, so fuelwatch is encouraging perth drivers, if they. Currently, washington has several permitted metal mines, but only one of them is operationalthe buckhorn mountain gold mine in okanogan county, managed by kinross gold corporation.
The mines regulations 2014 came into force on 6 april 2015, and replace all previous health and safety mining law. The waer should be read with the electricity regulations 1947, part viii, and the electricity licensing regulations 1991. The document makes frequent references to relevant. Rights of owners of land adjacent to mineral mines. Apr 06, 2015 mines regulations 2014 minor amendments are required to the mines regulations 2014 mr2014 to transpose european directive eu 20172398. Exemption if compliance unnecessary or impracticable part 2 administration division 1 inspectors 2. Possession of matches and lighters prohibited in underground coal mines 10. While the regulations must be complied with, the overriding responsibility is to comply with the general duties in the act. Royalties online system for western australian mineral and petroleum producers to electronically prepare, lodge and view royalty returns and production reports. The work health and safety mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019 the amendment regulation is made under the work health and safety mines and petroleum sites act 20 the act, which regulates work health and safety at mines and petroleum sites in new south wales. The mines shown are by no means all of the metallic mines in washington.
The rights in water and irrigation act 1914 governs the regulation and rights associated with water resources in western australia. The rules and regulations available for download below are the unofficial versions. The regulations implement, as regards great britain, council directive 1992104eec on the minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers in surface and underground mineralextracting industries. These regulations come into operation as follows a regulations 1 and 2 on the day on which these regulations are published in the gazette. Feb 25, 2019 the mines safety and inspection act 1994 the msi act is the key piece of legislation in wa focusing on the protection and management of safety and health hazard associated with prospecting, exploration, mining and processing. In particular, it draws on the rights in water and irrigation act 1914. Quantity of samples or specimens part iia permits under section 40e 4a. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety. Newer mines have produced gold, lead, zinc, magnesium, and aluminum. Secretary of state office of administrative rules 401 north lincoln boulevard, room 220, will rogers building p. Mines regulations 2014 minor amendments are required to the mines regulations 2014 mr2014 to transpose european directive eu 20172398. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 western australian. The mines regulations 2014 the regulations are intended to protect people working at mines in great britain by ensuring that there is a duty on the mine operator to manage and control the major hazards at mines fire, flammableexplosive gases and dust, ground movement, inrushes of water or. Ive been prospecting and mining in wa for over 25 years.
Point of articulation fifth wheel coupling on a converter dolly forming the front axle group of a dog trailer point of articulation fifth wheel on a prime mover. The department of mines, industry regulation and safety has brought together the department of mines and petroleum and most of. Western australia mines regulation amendment act no. Compliance with the waer is mandatory under regulation 49 of the western. I am working an active mining lease at mindoolah in wa. Mineral mining refuse piles, water and silt retaining damns. Western australias proposed new work health and safety. Mines safety inspection act 1994, section 44 integrate. This document is from an electronic database of legislation.
Work health and safety regulations for western australia. Issue of receipt for things taken division 1a improvement notices, prohibition notices. Compliance with the waer is mandatory under regulation 49 of the western australian electricity licensing regulations 1991. Starting june 11, 2020, all motorized mineral prospecting methods including, but not limited to, suction dredges and highbankers and gravity siphon aquatic mining are prohibited in areas that are designated as critical habitat for salmon, steelhead, or bull trout under the federal endangered species act esa and in designated use areas where salmonids spawn, rear, and migrate wac 173201a. The state law publisher provides an electronic copy of the act and regulations. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 06d003. Pdf ventilation requirements for diesel equipment in. This changes occupational exposure limit values oelvs for certain hazardous substances which may be found in the workplace and includes a new binding limit for exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The approved codes of practice listed below which supported the previous law have now been withdrawn. The official rules are contained in the oklahoma administrative code, maintained by the. Assented to 18 november 1987 be it enacted by the queens most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative council and the legislative. Recreational gold panning in wisconsin page 2 in addition to the mining regulations, you need to be aware that the collection of gold or other minerals in waterways may also be subject to regulation under chapter 30 stats. Examples include the requirements for abrasive blasting and spray painting booths. Box 53390 oklahoma city, oklahoma 731523390 405 5214911.
Local governments must formally approve mine sites andor the subsequent use of. The department of mines, industry regulation and safety was created on 1 july 2017 with the amalgamation of the departments of. Building commission consumer protection energysafety general business labour relations mines and petroleum state agreements worksafe department of mines. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the past and future operation of the regulations or rules. This guideline sets out how to meet the department of waters regulatory requirements for mining projects.
This is based on the model work health and safety regulations, which were released on 15 january 2019 by safe work australia. Construct your own geological map and incorporate other mineral and petroleum exploration datasets including mines and mineral deposits. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 table of provisions part 1 preliminary 1. Preparation of flame safety lamp plan for underground coal mines 10. The state law publisher progressively amends its documents to include any legislative changes. The surface mining act is a reclamation law that requires a permit for each mine that. Chamber of commerce and industry of western australia. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety annual report. Whs requirements for mining are regulated through the.
Short title, extent and application 1 these regulations may be called the oil mines regulations, 2011. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the. The act and regulations seek to promote and improve the safety and health of persons working in mining and exploration sectors. Mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 contents as at 24 jan 2017 version 06d003 page iii extract from.
Prescribed place at which record book to be kept 31 3. Inspection of underground workplaces in coal mines 39 3. Licence, permit, tenement, title, certificate, extension, renewal, submission, notification. Mining regulations 1981 table of provisions part i preliminary 1. Whs mines and petroleum sites amendment regulation 2019. It is not possible to deal with every situation that may be found at workplaces. In these circumstances, the general duty and appropriate guidance material are considered sufficient to maintain current safety standards.
Hazards prevention and mitigation legislation semc. Wa electrical requirements waer department of mines, industry. General duty of care in western australian mines international sos. Act, the occupational safety and health regulations 1996 the osh regulations, the msi act and the mines safety and inspection regulations 1995 the msi regulations. Regulations amended these regulations amend the mines. Department of mines, industry regulation and safety the department of mines, industry regulation and safety has brought together the department of mines and petroleum and most of the department of commerce. Minerals safety legislation department of mines, industry. Mines safety and inspection levy regulations 2010 01e000. To make a payment via credit card, enter the payment number as printed on your notification. Rules for mineral prospecting and placer mining washington. The oil mines regulations, 2011 2 chapteri preliminary 1.
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