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; and

(iii) issues related to the exercise or purported exercise of a right of entry under Part 7 ;

(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) this paragraph has been left blank so as to preserve uniformity with other jurisdictions with regard to the numbering of the Act.