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The Mineral exploration drilling code of practice is a practical guide to identifying hazards and risk factors in drilling operations.
It is written for anyone involved in drilling operations, from the driller's offsider to the managing director. The code was last updated on 17 February 2025. Transition arrangements allow codes of practice approved under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 to continue in effect as if approved by the Minister under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020.
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- The Mineral exploration drilling code of practice is a practical guide to identifying hazards and risk factors in drilling operations.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Mineral Exploration Drilling Code of Practice — Overview and Legal Status 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 > Overview § General.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Mineral Exploration Drilling Code of Practice — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS obligation under Mineral exploration drilling (WA). In short, The Mineral exploration drilling code of practice is a practical guide to identifying hazards and risk factors in drilling operations.
What changed recently?
Mineral Exploration Drilling Code of Practice — Overview and Legal Status was last updated on 19 October 2026.