Powers of inspectors

The powers of an Inspector to enable him to undertake his duties under this Act are given in Section 20 of the Act. They include power to enter, at any reasonable time, any premises which he has reason to believe it is necessary for him to enter for the purpose of carrying into effect any of the legal provisions within the field of responsibility of his enforcing authority. 

He may take with him any duly authorised person and any equipment that he needs and he may take measurements, photographs and recordings that are necessary for any examination or investigation. He may take samples and can require any person to give him information relevant to his examination or investigation, to answer questions and to sign a declaration of the truth of his answers. He can require any person to afford him such 

Gain access without a warrant to a workplace at any time 

Employ the police to assist in the execution of the inspector s duty 

Take equipment or materials onto premises to assist the investigations 

Carry out examinations and investigations as seen fit Direct that locations remain undisturbed for as long as is seen fit 

Take measurements, photographs and samples Order the removal and testing of equipment Take articles or equipment away for examination or testing 

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Part II pertains to the administration and enforcement of the Act, setting out the powers of inspectors in seizure and forfeiture of offending drugs. Offences and their respective punishments (ranging from three months to three years of imprisonment and fines from 500 to 5,000) are described in Sections 31-36. Section 37 exempts exports from the provisions of the Act as long cis the products are manufactured for consumption outside of Canada. 

It should be noted that the above list is non-exhaustive and powers of inspectors are listed in no particular order. 

Understands the role of health and safety enforcement authorities and the powers of inspectors. 

Inspectors under the Act work either for the HSE or the Local Authority. Local Authorities are responsible for retail and service outlets, such as shops (retail and wholesale), restaurants, garages, offices, residential homes, entertainment and hotels. The HSE are responsible for all other work premises including the Local Authorities themselves. Both groups of inspectors have the same powers. The detailed powers of inspectors are given in Chapter 20. In summary an inspector has the right to ... 

Powers of inspectors and enforcement actions (differing from general health and safety). 

These sections cover the appointment and powers of inspectors responsible for the enforcement of the HSW Act and supporting regulations. 

The procedure for inspections and the powers of inspectors are detailed in the Environmental Code, supplemented by directives from the Department of Ecology. The inspection procedure has changed first in 2006 and then on 1 July 2013, which introduced a new mode of inspection, based more on transparency and negotiation (see below). 

Powers of Inspectors Officers [EHO]) have the following general powers ... 

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