Queensland Coal Mining Ventilation Officer (VO) Law Practice Exam

The key idea is that records must be readily available and easy for workers to read on the job site. Placing the record on the surface where coal mine workers can reach it and read it clearly ensures they can review important information without barriers. This supports safety, compliance, and timely reference during shifts.

A location that is locked underground would block access, defeating the purpose. The goaf area is unsafe and not a practical or acceptable place to store or view records. A surface office could be workable, but it isn’t as directly accessible to the daily work activities as a surface location right where workers operate, so it may not meet the requirement for easy and immediate access.