California · Labor Code
LAB §7962: A safety representative qualified to recognize hazardous conditions and certified by the division shall be designated by the employer in any tunnel or underground mine.
What this law says, in plain English
Employers must designate a qualified, certified safety representative to recognize hazardous conditions in tunnels or underground mines.
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A safety representative qualified to recognize hazardous conditions and certified by the division shall be designated by the employer in any tunnel or underground mine. He shall have the authority to correct unsafe conditions and unsafe practices, and shall be responsible for directing the required safety programs.
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