The obligation
The code sets risk controls for hot work at drill sites to stop heat and sparks from starting fires, including bushfires.
Direct risk factors include the production of heat and sparks; contributing factors include nearby combustible material and personnel, wind and temperature, poor work practices and absent or inadequate fire-fighting resources. The risk of a bushfire from hot work increases with hot, windy conditions and dry vegetation.
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- The code sets risk controls for hot work at drill sites to stop heat and sparks from starting fires, including bushfires.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Setting up hot work areas to prevent fire 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 > Hot Work.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Setting up hot work areas to prevent fire is a WHS obligation under Mineral exploration drilling (WA). In short, The code sets risk controls for hot work at drill sites to stop heat and sparks from starting fires, including bushfires.
What changed recently?
Setting up hot work areas to prevent fire was last updated on 11 October 2026.
