49OHS inspections—nature of inspections

49 OHS inspections—nature of inspections

What is an OHS inspection? (1) An OHS inspection is an inspection under this Part. Such an inspection: (a) includes an investigation or inquiry; and (b) need not include a physical inspection of any facility, premises or thing. Inspections—general power (2) A NOPSEMA inspector may, at any time, conduct an OHS inspection: (a) to determine whether a listed OHS law has been, or is being, complied with; or (b) to determine whether information given in compliance, or purported compliance, with a listed OHS law is correct; or (c) concerning an accident or dangerous occurrence that has happened at or near a facility. The inspection may be conducted at the inspector’s own initiative or in compliance with a direction under subclause (3). Inspections—directed by NOPSEMA (3) NOPSEMA may give a written direction to a NOPSEMA inspector to conduct an OHS inspection. (4) The NOPSEMA inspector must conduct an OHS inspection as directed under subclause (3).

43 Division 3 of Part 4 of Schedule 3 (heading)

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44 Subdivision A of Division 3 of Part 4 of Schedule 3 (heading)

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45 Clause 50 of Schedule 3 (heading)

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