101Exemptions from hazardous substances and noise requirements

101 Exemptions from hazardous substances and noise requirements

(a) an operator; or

(b) an employer; or

(2) A person to whom this regulation applies may apply to NOPSEMA for an exemption from compliance with regulation 98(2), 99(2) or 100(2).

(3) NOPSEMA may grant an exemption if it considers that, in specified circumstances, compliance is not practicable.

(4) NOPSEMA may specify conditions and limitations on an exemption.

Division 2—Election of health and safety representatives

Subdivision 1—Returning officer

102 Appointment of returning officer

(1) If, under clause 32(3) of Schedule 3 to the Act, an operator is required to conduct an election, or arrange for the conduct of an election, the operator must nominate a person to act as the returning officer for the election.

(2) The operator must notify NOPSEMA of the nomination.

(3) NOPSEMA may—

(a) approve the nomination and appoint the nominee as returning officer; or

(b) appoint another person as returning officer.

Subdivision 2—The poll