1. How does the Labour Inspector exercise his powers when carrying out his actions? - He visits workplaces without giving notice - He asks, alone or with witnesses, everybody that may have any relevant information with regard to any given audit - He requests, consults and copies documents - He takes the necessary steps to prevent any substitution of proof - He determines the demonstration of work procedures Labour Inspector's Powers in Portugal

2. How does the Labour Inspector exercise his powers when carrying out his actions ? - He collects samples of substances, preparations and products for analysis - He calls the employer, workers, experts or other persons to meetings at a given location - He is accompanied by law enforcement officers if the inspection requires reinforcements (as a last resort) - He gives the employer notice for the payment of sums owed - He determines enforcement measures, applicable within a given time period or immediately - He issues penalties - He requests the assistance of the police authorities Labour Inspector's Powers in Portugal

3. LABOUR INSPECTOR CORE JURISDICTION Labour Relations Worker's status Working hours Pay Equal rights and opportunities Consultation/Participation Health and Safety Conditions at Work Risk assessment Risk control Information/Training Consultation/Participation 3 Purpose of the Action

4. LABOUR INSPECTOR SECONDARY JURISDICTION Employment support Unemployment protection Social security contributions 4 Purpose of the Action

5. LABOUR INSPECTOR PROCEDURES ADVICE - Recommendations Information - Warnings Orientation CONTROL - Notifications with deadlines Verification Presentation of documents Evaluation Payment of sums owed Ordering of measures Measures pertaining to health and safety at work Sanctions - Immediately enforceable notifications Participation (with) Stopping minors working other entities Shutting down tasks for reasons of health and safety at work - Reports - Participation - Workplace accident audits 5 Procedures