Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

MINES SAFETY AND INSPECTION REGULATIONS 1995 - REG 10.3

10.3 .         Underground workers must read and speak the English language

                Each responsible person at an underground mine must ensure that a person does not work underground in the mine unless the person is able — 

            (a)         to speak the English language readily and intelligibly;

            (b)         to read and comprehend safety signs and directions in the English language (whether written or printed); and

            (c)         to understand verbal instructions in the English language.

        Penalty: See regulation 17.1.