Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

MINES SAFETY AND INSPECTION REGULATIONS 1995 - REG 9.19

9.19 .         Use of dust collection and dust suppression appliances

        (1)         If dust collection or dust suppression appliances are provided at a mine, each responsible person at the mine must ensure that the appliances are — 

            (a)         fitted and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s or supplier’s specifications; and

            (b)         maintained in efficient operating condition.

        Penalty: See regulation 17.1.

        (2)         An employee at a mine who is engaged in any operation in which dust is produced must use any dust collection or dust suppression appliances provided at the mine for collecting or suppressing the dust.

        Penalty: See regulation 17.1.