What powers of inspection do Workcover inspectors have?
Upon entry an inspector may – • make searches, inspections, examinations and tests, including the taking of photographs, videos and audio recordings; • take for analysis samples of substances or things; • require any person at the premises to answer questions and give information; • require the occupier to provide such assistance and facilities as are reasonably necessary for the inspector to exercise his or her functions; • require the production of and inspect records at the premises, including taking any copies; • exercise any other functions that are reasonably necessary for the purposes of the Legislation. An inspector can also issue notices requiring the production of documents or the giving of information and the attendance of the person concerned before the inspector for such purposes. Source: Department of Education and Training, Legal Issues Bulletin Number 37 – 3 June 2005 For additional information go to the Department’s intranet.
