An inspector has the
following functions and powers under this Act —
(a) to
provide information and advice about compliance with this Act;
(b) to
assist in the resolution of —
(i)
work health and safety issues at workplaces; and
(ii)
issues related to access to a workplace by an assistant
to a health and safety representative;
(c) to
review disputed provisional improvement notices;
(d) to
require compliance with this Act through the issuing of notices;
(e) to
investigate contraventions of this Act and assist in the prosecution of
offences;
(f) to
carry out investigations for the purposes of the regulator’s function
under section 152(c).