Recognised Standard 22
Management Structure for the development and implementation of the Safety and Health Management System.
What is RS22?
•Gazetted 27 August 2021 and a subsequent RSHQ letter issued to SSE’s gave the target date for complete implementation by 24 Feb 2023.
•‘A person discharges their obligation in relation to the risk only if they adopt and follow the stated way [in the Recognised Standard]; or adopt another way that achieves a level of risk equal to or better than the accepted level’ (Coal Mining Safety and Health Act, 1999, p. s.37 and s.71).
•Requires Site Senior Executives required to establish a Management Structure for development and implementation of the SHMS.
•The SSE must also determine the competency requirements of positions delegated these responsibilities, including where there is an absence of prescribed competencies.
This Recognised Standard states a way for a Site Senior Executive (SSE) to develop and maintain a management structure in accordance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (CMSHA) to ensure the risk from coal mining operations is at an acceptable level.