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Identifies duty-holders (mine operators, OEMs, system suppliers) and their respective obligations for safe deployment of autonomous mining systems under WHS Act 2020 (WA).
The code applies to mine operators, original equipment manufacturers, system and component suppliers, and others involved in mobile autonomous mining at WA mine sites. Each class of duty-holder carries obligations covering safe design, risk assessment, interface management, and ongoing communication.
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- Identifies duty-holders (mine operators, OEMs, system suppliers) and their respective obligations for safe deployment of autonomous mining systems under WHS Act 2020 (WA).
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duty-Holders: Obligations on Mine Operators and OEMs Under the Code is a WHS requirement set out in Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duty-Holders: Obligations on Mine Operators and OEMs Under the Code is a WHS obligation under Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia (WA). In short, Identifies duty-holders (mine operators, OEMs, system suppliers) and their respective obligations for safe deployment of autonomous mining systems under WHS Act 2020 (WA).
What changed recently?
Duty-Holders: Obligations on Mine Operators and OEMs Under the Code was last updated on 3 September 2026.
