How inspectors deal with specific issues: A guide for workplaces

What it contains

This document outlines the role of WorkSafe inspectors, under occupational health and safety (OHS) laws. This includes:

• entry to a workplace, reports and notices
• how Victorian OHS laws apply at Commonwealth workplaces
• collecting samples
• failure to consult on OHS matters
• inspector roles with designated work group and health and safety representative matters
• issue resolution
• work cessation
• matters related to PINs
• allegations of discrimination
• workplace bullying
• ARREOs (authorised representatives of registered employee organisations)
• timeframes for inspectors to respond to service requests or notifiable incidents
• offences against inspectors
• providing feedback on an inspector visit
• internal review of certain decisions