On 31 March 2022, the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws replaced the health and safety elements of the Mines Safety and Inspection laws. For information visit www.demirs.wa.gov.au/whs
Transitional arrangements may be in place for the compliance requirements on this page.
All health and safety notifications, forms and guidance for mining and petroleum has moved to the WorkSafe website
The information below has been left for historical compliance reference purposes
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Who can be appointed as a classified plant inspector?
A registered manager may appoint one or more competent persons to inspect both permanent and itinerant registered classified plant for all or a specific part of the mine.
Refer to s. 44 of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994.
Refer to rr. 6.40(1) and 6.40(2) and Schedule 3 of the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995.
Notification of this appointment to the Department is not required.
A copy of the signed letter of the s. 44 of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 must be kept in the mine record book and classified plant record book.
Related information
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Contact
For SRS related enquiries, please contact the SRS Manager
Phone: 1300 307 877
Email: SRSManager@dmirs.wa.gov.au
To contact an inspector of mines
Phone: 1300 307 877
Email: Safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au