What does the Enforcement Policy Statement (EPS) provide for inspectors?

The Enforcement Policy Statement (EPS) is designed to give inspectors a clear framework on how to approach and handle enforcement issues. It outlines guidelines for inspectors regarding the actions they should take when they identify breaches of health and safety regulations. This includes how to assess situations, the appropriate responses to different levels of violations, and ensuring a consistent approach to enforcement across different cases.

By providing these guidelines, the EPS helps inspectors make decisions that are consistent and fair, ensuring that all breaches are dealt with appropriately. This contributes to maintaining standards in workplace safety and health while also ensuring that inspectors have the tools and information necessary to effectively enforce regulations.

Other options, while potentially related to enforcement and regulation, do not specifically encapsulate the main purpose of the EPS in providing structured guidelines to inspectors on how to manage and address offences in the workplace.