WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 - SECT 163
Powers of entry
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 - SECT 163
Powers of entry
163 Powers of entry
(1) An inspector may at any time enter a place that is, or that the inspector
reasonably suspects is, a workplace.
(2) An entry may be made under
subsection (1) with, or without, the consent of the person with management or
control of the workplace.
(3) If an inspector enters a place under subsection
(1) and it is not a workplace, the inspector must leave the place immediately.
(4) An inspector may enter any place if the entry is authorised by a search
warrant. Note— An inspector may enter residential premises to gain access
to a workplace (see section 170 (c) ).
