38Election of mine safety and health representatives

#### 38 Election of mine safety and health representatives 38 Election of mine safety and health representatives > > (1) An individual may be elected as a site safety and health representative for a coal mine if the individual has such qualifications and skills (if any) as may be prescribed by the regulations. > > > (2) An individual may be elected as an electrical safety and health representative for a coal mine if the individual has such qualifications and skills (if any) as may be prescribed by the regulations. > > > (3) More than one individual may be elected under subsection (1) or (2) if the mine operator of the mine agrees or the regulator directs. > > > (4) The person conducting an election must inform the regulator and an industry safety and health representative as soon as reasonably practicable after an individual is elected. > > > (5) The mine operator of the mine must, as soon as reasonably practicable after an individual is elected, cause one or more prominent notices to be displayed at the mine that are reasonably likely to ensure that all workers at the mine will be notified in a timely manner about the election of the individual. > > Maximum penalty— > > > (a) in the case of an individual—36 penalty units, or > > > (b) in the case of a body corporate—180 penalty units. > > **s 38:** Am 2022 No 24, Sch 1\[11\] \[12\].