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WA Code of Practice guiding mine operators on establishing and implementing a Mine Safety Management System (MSMS) under the WHS Mines Regulations 2022 and WHS General Regulations.
The Code provides practical guidance for mine operators on meeting duties under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and WHS General Regulations to establish, implement, and maintain a Mine Safety Management System (MSMS). It applies to mine operators as the primary duty-holder and is also relevant to PCBUs at a mine. The Code sets out what a compliant MSMS must contain, how it must be used, and the roles and responsibilities of mine operators and other persons at a mine.
- What
- WA Code of Practice guiding mine operators on establishing and implementing a Mine Safety Management System (MSMS) under the WHS Mines Regulations 2022 and WHS General Regulations.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Mine Safety Management System Code of Practice — overview and application is a WHS requirement set out in Mine safety management system (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Mine Safety > Management Systems > MSMS Code of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mine Safety Management System Code of Practice — overview and application is a WHS obligation under Mine safety management system (WA). In short, WA Code of Practice guiding mine operators on establishing and implementing a Mine Safety Management System (MSMS) under the WHS Mines Regulations 2022 and WHS General Regulations.
What changed recently?
Mine Safety Management System Code of Practice — overview and application was last updated on 26 August 2026.
