❓ Hon Martin Aldridge asks about DMIRS's role in mandating minimum standards for emergency response and first aid at mine sites, specifically regarding anaphylaxis. DMIRS confirms mandated standards but provides no specific anaphylaxis advice.
AnsweredQoN 2874Legislative Council
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I refer to the role that the
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) plays in ensuring mine site
safety, and I ask: (a) does DMIRS mandate minimum standards at mine sites, for emergency
response and the provision of first aid; (b) if yes to (a), please detail the relevant regulation, and table any
relevant document supporting such controls; (c) does DMIRS provide any specific advice on dealing with anaphylaxis, at
remote mine sites; and (d) if yes to (c), please table that advice?
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) plays in ensuring mine site
safety, and I ask: (a) does DMIRS mandate minimum standards at mine sites, for emergency
response and the provision of first aid; (b) if yes to (a), please detail the relevant regulation, and table any
relevant document supporting such controls; (c) does DMIRS provide any specific advice on dealing with anaphylaxis, at
remote mine sites; and (d) if yes to (c), please table that advice?
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Answered
12 May 2020
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes
(b) The Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995, Division 3 – Emergency Preparation.
(c) The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety does not provide any specific advice on dealing with anaphylaxis however, there is a requirement under section 9(1) of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 to provide a working environment where employees are not exposed to hazards.
(d) See (c) above.
(b) The Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995, Division 3 – Emergency Preparation.
(c) The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety does not provide any specific advice on dealing with anaphylaxis however, there is a requirement under section 9(1) of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 to provide a working environment where employees are not exposed to hazards.
(d) See (c) above.
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