Codes of practice

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

See Minerals safety - codes of practice for more information and codes available from external sources.

Although some guidance material was prepared by previous departments and divisions, the content is still valid.

Codes of practice

Ground control for Western Australian mining operations - 1427 Kb

This code of practice is designed to outline the regulatory expectations for minimising workforce exposure to hazardous ground movements.

Mines survey - code of practice - 6796 Kb

The code provides guidance on meeting the requirements in the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 relating to surveys at mining operations.

Mentally healthy workplaces for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors – code of practice - 1374 Kb

Mentally healthy workplaces for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers in the resources and construction sectors – code of practice

Emergency management for Western Australian mines - code of practice - 1466 Kb

Emergency Management for Western Australian mines - code of practice: This code of practice provides guidance on emergency management systems used in surface and underground mines and quarries.

Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia - code of practice - 4116 Kb

Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia - code of practice

Working hours risk management guidelines - code of practice - 212 Kb

Working hours risk management guidelines - code of practice: This is a tool for use in considering potential occupational safety and health hazard factors and risks from workplace/industry working hours arrangement.

Surface rock support for underground mine - code of practice - 111 Kb

Surface rock support for underground mine - code of practice: This code introduces the requirement to install surface rock support in high headings in all Western Australian underground mines.

Prevention and control of Legionnaires’ disease - code of practice - 297 Kb

Prevention and control of Legionnaires’ disease - code of practice: This code of practice provides general guidance on the identification and control of safety and health hazards and risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease.

Mineral exploration drilling - code of practice - 11231 Kb

Mineral exploration drilling - code of practice: This code is a practical guide to assist those involved in mineral exploration to develop and implement safe systems of work for drilling operations, particularly in remote areas.

Tailing storage facilities in Western Australia - code of practice - 1942 Kb

Tailing storage facilities in Western Australia - code of practice: This Code will assist those involved with tailings storage facilities (TSFs) to meet their legislative obligations.

Working hours - code of practice - 433 Kb

Working hours - code of practice: This code provides guidance for employers and workers on the management of safety and health hazards and risks commonly associated with working hours arrangements.