Federal Labour Inspection Act Jurisdiction Austria Year 1993 Published in German Original/other title [German] Bundesgesetz über die Arbeitsinspektion (Arbeitsinspektionsgesetz 1993 - ArbIG) Serial title Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich Source 14 Jan. 1993, Year 1993, No.16, p.523-533. Descriptors [Primary] Austria, labour inspection [Secondary] law, national organization, role of labour inspection Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Law (effective 1 Apr. 1993) replaces the 1974 Labour Inspection Act (CIS 75-288). It applies to the inspection of all workplaces (except: agriculture, forestry, mining, transport, educational and religious institutions, private households). Contents: definitions; role of labour inspection; entering and inspecting workplaces; carrying out investigations; gathering information; questioning of individuals; documentation; establishment and reporting of violations; recommendations and improvement orders; participation of labour inspection in legal proceedings; the Labour Inspectorate; responsibilities of local and central inspection authorities; inspection bodies for special purposes; reports and expert opinions; legal assistance; cooperation with the social security authorities; responsibilities of the authorities; penalties for violations of the law. CIS No. 94-405 Database ID 62060