The obligation
The code is a practical guide for developing safe systems of work for mineral exploration drilling, particularly in remote areas.
It is for anyone with functions and responsibilities for managing risk on mineral exploration drilling operations, and may also be used by workers and safety and health representatives. The code includes references to both mandatory and non-mandatory actions. Western Australia is subject to severe weather events such as tropical cyclones and severe thunderstorms, and bushfires in remote areas can burn for weeks or months.
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- What
- The code is a practical guide for developing safe systems of work for mineral exploration drilling, particularly in remote areas.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazards of drilling in remote locations is a WHS requirement set out in Mineral exploration drilling (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Mineral Exploration Drilling > Remote Locations.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazards of drilling in remote locations is a WHS obligation under Mineral exploration drilling (WA). In short, The code is a practical guide for developing safe systems of work for mineral exploration drilling, particularly in remote areas.
What changed recently?
Hazards of drilling in remote locations was last updated on 9 October 2026.
