Does a PCBU need to register a worker as being part of a “tunnelling project” if it relates to an underground mineral mine?
PCBUs of underground mines (such as mineral mines), must register workers they direct or allow to undertake high risk silica processing. PCBUs who are under the jurisdiction of the Coal Industry Act 2001 are not required to notify their workers to the Register.
High risk silica processing in underground mines (such as mineral mines) is not required to be identified as being part of a tunnelling project when notified to the Register.