Section 330.011. Inspections.

 

(1)   Right of entry to investigate or inspect. The authorized representatives of the department, upon presentation of the appropriate credentials to an employer, may:

(a) Enter without delay and at reasonable times any building, place of employment or workplace of a public employer, or an environment where work is performed by an employee of the employer; and

(b) Inspect and investigate during regular working hours and at other reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, any place of employment and all pertinent conditions, structures, machines, apparatus, devices, equipment, and materials therein, and question privately any employer or employee.

(2)   Participation in inspections. Pursuant to s. 101.055 (5) , Stats., a representative of the employer, an employee, or an employee representative shall be provided an opportunity to accompany a department inspector on any inspection made under this chapter.

(3)   Requests for inspections.

(a) Any person who believes a safety or health standard or variance is being violated, or that a situation exists which poses a recognized hazard likely to cause death or serious physical harm, may request the department to conduct an inspection.

(b) If an employee or employee representative requesting an inspection so designates, that person's name may not be disclosed to the employer or any other person, including any state agency except the department.

(c) When determined necessary by the department, a request for inspection shall be made on a form provided by the department.

(4)   Orders. Pursuant to s. 101.055 (6) , Stats., the department shall issue orders for violation of this chapter.

History: Cr. Register, August, 1995, No. 476 , eff. 9-1-95.

Note

The complaint registration form (SBD-192) is available at the Department's Web site at http://dsps.wi.gov through links to Division of Industry Services forms. See s. 101.055 , Stats., for information regarding the complaint process. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1