The obligation
The code and guideline also apply to people who design, manufacture or supply plant that can influence ground stability or be influenced by ground movement.
You should use the code if you have control of a mine (e.g. employer, Registered Manager, Quarry Manager, Underground Mine Manager) or have operational functions and responsibilities for ground control. Designers, manufacturers and suppliers of plant that can influence ground stability or be influenced by ground movement should also use the code. The guideline notes that mining-induced stresses include surcharge loading of waste dumps and heavy mine plant.
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- What
- The code and guideline also apply to people who design, manufacture or supply plant that can influence ground stability or be influenced by ground movement.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who should use the ground control code, including plant designers and suppliers is a WHS requirement set out in Ground control for Western Australian mining operations (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Ground control for Western Australian mining operations > Scope.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who should use the ground control code, including plant designers and suppliers is a WHS obligation under Ground control for Western Australian mining operations (WA). In short, The code and guideline also apply to people who design, manufacture or supply plant that can influence ground stability or be influenced by ground movement.
What changed recently?
Who should use the ground control code, including plant designers and suppliers was last updated on 19 October 2026.