The scope of the ‘Village’ audit documents is designed to include operating standards associated with the management of villages, camps and accommodation facilities (mining infrastructure) in mine operations.
The four ‘Village’ audit documents cover:
- Village: Occupational health and safety (OHS)
This broadly covers the safety standards associated with the management of occupational health and safety (OHS) matters (including aspects associated with administration, management, training, dangerous goods, traffic management, storage, food preparation, safety and health representatives, personal protective equipment and general aspects) at a village on a mine. - Village: Infrastructure
This broadly covers the safety standards associated with the management of infrastructure matters (including aspects associated with mobile, prefabricated and permanent buildings and/or structures) at a village on a mine. - Village: Electrical
This broadly covers the safety standards associated with the management of electrical matters (including management and technical aspects) at a village on a mine. - Village: Mechanical
This broadly covers the safety standards associated with the management of mechanical matters (including aspects associated with workshops and other areas) at a village on a mine.
These audits have been developed to assist duty holders in their compliance with legal requirements under the mines safety legislation and other relevant legislation (e.g. Building Code of Australia), and to achieve good practice in village accommodation in the Western Australian mining industry. Though every effort has been made, the content is not exhaustive, and duty holders should ensure they conduct a specific review of the mines safety legislation, and other state and national legislation (as applicable) to ensure compliance.