Under regulation 675ZM of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 [WHS Mines Regulations], If a site senior executive is not appointed for a mine where only exploration operations are carried out, and workers are employed, then an exploration manager must be appointed. They provide control and management of the exploration operations so the mine complies with the WHS Act and WHS Mines Regulations.
A person is eligible to be appointed as the exploration manager of a mine if they:
- passes an applicable legislation examination for exploration managers
- successfully completes an approved WHS risk management unit
- works at a mine or in mining exploration for at least 2 years.
Learn more about appointment eligibility of an exploration manager.
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