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Legislative texts on OSH
Mine Management Act 1990; Mine Management Regulations 1992 |
| Jurisdiction |
Australia - Northern Territory |
| Year |
1990 |
| Published in |
English |
| Source |
In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera & Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, Vol.3, 19p. (pages numbered 88,411 - 88,553). |
| Serial number |
CCH Australia - 92-110 |
| Descriptors |
[Primary] Australia, Northern Territory, mining and quarrying, mining industry, occupational safety and health [Secondary] electricity, explosives, fire prevention, inspection, law, machinery, medical supervision, notification of occupational accidents, responsibilities of employers, underground mining, ventilation |
| Subject category |
Industries and occupations |
| Abstract |
The Act received assent on 22 June 1990 and was proclaimed on 24 dec. 1992 (modifications to 1 July 1993 are included). It repealed the Mines Safety Control Act 1976 (see CIS 92-1757). Contents: definitions; application (all mines plus other operations as specified by the Minister); appointment of the Chief Government Mining Engineer, government mining engineers, and mines inspectors, establishment and functions of the Mining Board of the Northern Territory; responsibilities of mine managers, keeping of mine record books; notification of mine operations; accidents (notification, inspection); lost time injury reports; employment standards; winding engines and their drivers; mine plans; inspection of mines; adoption of codes of practice; issuing of regulations. The Regulations were made on 18 Dec. 1992 and gazetted on 24 Dec. 1992. Only their Table of Provisions is microfiched by CIS. Regulations are classified by broad subject: preliminary; general medical examinations and records; occupational health; fire; explosives; electricity; machinery; mobile equipment; safety in open cuts; safety underground; engines underground; ventilation; winding; dams; dredges; miscellaneous. |
| CIS No. |
94-415 |
| Database ID |
62053 |
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Page generated from the CISDOC database. Date: 29.11.09.
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