The obligation
Chapter 7 requires operators to establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans specific to tailings storage facility failure scenarios.
Chapter 7 requires TSF operators to develop and maintain emergency preparedness and planning arrangements that address TSF-specific failure modes. This obligation supports compliance with the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 and relevant OHS regulations and must be kept current throughout the operational life of the facility.
- What
- Chapter 7 requires operators to establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans specific to tailings storage facility failure scenarios.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
TSF Emergency Preparedness and Planning is a WHS requirement set out in Tailing storage facilities in Western Australia (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is Tailing storage facilities in Western Australia > Emergency Preparedness § Chapter 7.
What does this WHS obligation require?
TSF Emergency Preparedness and Planning is a WHS obligation under Tailing storage facilities in Western Australia (WA). In short, Chapter 7 requires operators to establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans specific to tailings storage facility failure scenarios.
What changed recently?
TSF Emergency Preparedness and Planning was last updated on 25 August 2026.
