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Establishes the purpose, scope, and proactive risk-management aims of the WA Code of Practice for mobile autonomous and semi-autonomous mining systems.
The code promotes a proactive approach to introducing and operating mobile autonomous mining systems (AHS, autonomous drills, and other self-navigating mobile plant) at WA mine sites. It sets out aims including safe design and risk-management principles, communication and consultation requirements between equipment suppliers and mine operators, and recognition of additional hazards when autonomous systems operate alongside manned mining.
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- Establishes the purpose, scope, and proactive risk-management aims of the WA Code of Practice for mobile autonomous and semi-autonomous mining systems.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Safe Mobile Autonomous Mining Code of Practice — Purpose and Scope 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). The relevant provision is Part 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Safe Mobile Autonomous Mining Code of Practice — Purpose and Scope is a WHS obligation under Safe mobile autonomous mining in Western Australia (WA). In short, Establishes the purpose, scope, and proactive risk-management aims of the WA Code of Practice for mobile autonomous and semi-autonomous mining systems.
What changed recently?
Safe Mobile Autonomous Mining Code of Practice — Purpose and Scope was last updated on 3 September 2026.
