44Government officials to consult with mine safety and health representatives

#### 44 Government officials to consult with mine safety and health representatives 44 Government officials to consult with mine safety and health representatives > > (1) A government official who proposes to inspect a coal mine in connection with any matter that may affect the health and safety of workers at the mine must (if it is reasonably practicable to do so)— > > > > > (a) consult regarding the proposed inspection with— > > > > > > > (i) a site safety and health representative for the coal mine, and > > > > > > > (ii) an electrical safety and health representative for the coal mine, if the matter relates to electrical installations and electrical equipment and any issues and risks arising from their use, and > > > > > (b) permit each such mine safety and health representative to accompany the government official on the inspection. > > > (2) A failure by a government official to comply with this section does not affect the exercise of any function by the government official.