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QLD Mining Law DeputyWho does the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 apply to?
(Section 5) - ANS-1. Everyone who may affect the safety and health of persons at a
coal mine OR as a result of coal mining operations, and 2. A person whose safety and
health may be affected while at a coal mine or as a result of coal mining operations.
What are the objectives of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999?
(Section 6) - ANS-1. To ensure that the risk of injury or illness is at an acceptable level,
and 2. Protect the safety and health of persons at or as a result of coal mining
operations
What is the meaning of "Standard Operating Procedure"?
(Section 14) - ANS-A documented way of working to achieve an acceptable level of risk
agreed by a cross section of the workforce.
What is the meaning of "Serious Accident"?
(Section 16) - ANS-Causes death or a person to be admitted to hospital as an inpatient
What is the meaning of "High Potential Incident"?
(Section 17) - ANS-Event or series of events with the potential to cause a significant
adverse effect on the safety and helth of a person
What is the meaning of "Principal Hazard"?
(Section 20) - ANS-A hazard with the potential to cause multiple fatalities.
What is a "Supervisor"?
(Section 26) - ANS-A person authorised by the SSE to give directions to other workers
in accordance with the SHMS
What is an "acceptable level" of risk?
(Section 29) - ANS-The level of risk is within acceptable limits and as low as reasonably
achievable with regards to likelihood and severity
What should happen if the level of risk is unacceptable?
(Section 31) - ANS-Evacuate persons to a safe location, and Take action to reduce the
risk to an acceptable level, and Action may include stopping the use of specific plant or
substance, and Actions may be taken by the coal mine operator, SSE, ISHR, SSHR,
inspector or mine workers.
, Who have obligations for safety and health under the Act?
(Section 33) - ANS-A holder, operator, SSE, contractor, designer, manufacturer or
supplier of plant, erector or installer of plant, manufacturer, importer or supplier of
substances, and a person who supplies a service.
How can obligations be met if no regulation or recognised standard is made?
(Section 38) - ANS-By choosing an appropriate way and taking reasonable precautions
and exercise proper diligence to ensure discharge of obligations.
Under the Act, which person has the obligation to train workers so that they are
competent to perform their duties?
(Section 42e) - ANS-The SSE of the mine.
Which persons have the obligation to ensure that the risk to workers at a mine is
at an acceptable level?
(Sections 39,41, 42,42,44,45,&46) - ANS-Coal mine operator
Obligation of person generally
SSE
Manufacturer
importer
supplier of substance and plant
Erector, installer of plant.
Who has the obligation to inform other persons about information they need to
know to protect themselves from injury or illness?
(Section 39) - ANS-A CMW or other person generally
What are the obligations of "erectors and installers of plant" at a mine?
(Section 45) - ANS-1. To erect or install plant in a safe manner, and 2. To erect or install
plant in a way that doesn't expose persons to an unacceptable level of risk when used
properly
What must the site senior executive be sure of before assigning the tasks of a
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