Labour Inspection Act Repealed! Jurisdiction Austria Year 1974 Published in German Original/other title [German] Arbeitsinspektionsgesetz 1974 (ArbIG 1974) Serial title Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich Source 12 Mar. 1974, No.47, p.983-989. Descriptors [Primary] Austria, labour inspection [Secondary] cooperation, functions, law, national organization, penalties, replaced Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Act of 5 Feb. 1974 lays down general rules concerning the manner in which the Austrian Labour Inspectorate performs its task of protecting workers in the course of their occupational activities. It applies to undertakings of all kinds, with some exceptions (agriculture, forestry, mines, transport, the public service, teaching, etc.). It defines the powers and duties of the Inspectorate: in-plant inspection; supervision of employees' health status; interviews, hearing of witnesses and taking of depositions; reporting of offences; injunctions; reports. Provisions concerning the organisation of the Inspectorate and collaboration with other institutions. CIS No. 75-288 Database ID 22391