Powers Given To Health And Safety Enforcement Officers
The Powers Include:
- The right to enter premises, if necessary by enlisting the assistance of a police officer;
- To carry out examinations and investigations;
- To direct that premises or equipment be left undisturbed for the purpose of investigations;
- To take measurements and photographs;
- To inspect and/or take copies of documents and records;
- To take samples;
- To require a person to answer questions and sign a declaration to the truth of his/her answers;
- To take possession of articles and substances;
- To issue enforcement notices;
- To instigate to conduct proceedings in a magistrates’ court.