What it contains
Operators of prescribed mines have specific emergency management responsibilities under occupational health and safety laws. This self-assessment tool can help operators plan emergency management processes. It explains:
- the emergency management OHS regulations that apply to prescribed mines
- operator’s emergency planning responsibilities
- how to prepare a comprehensive emergency plan, including consulting with employees and involving relevant municipal councils and emergency services
- how to roll out an emergency plan
- an operator’s responsibilities to regularly test your emergency plan
The tool has space to document observations, including compliance statements in relevant sections to compare your findings against regulatory standards.