QLD MINING LAW DEPUTY|QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Who does the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 apply to? (Section 5) Correct Answer 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) Correct Answer 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) Correct Answer 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) Correct Answer Causes death or a person to be admitted to hospital as an inpatient What is the meaning of "High Potential Incident"? (Section 17) Correct Answer Event or series of events with the potential to cause a significant adverse effect on the safety and health of a person What is the meaning of "Principal Hazard"? (Section 20) Correct Answer A hazard with the potential to cause multiple fatalities. What is a "Supervisor"? (Section 26) Correct Answer A person authorized by the SSE to give directions to other workers in accordance with the SHMS What is an "acceptable level" of risk? (Section 29) Correct Answer 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) Correct Answer 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?