At the conclusion of a work refusal investigation, what must the ministry inspector do?

At the conclusion of a work refusal investigation, what must the ministry inspector do?

• A. Issue a citation to the employer
• B. Provide the investigative decision and reasons in writing to all relevant parties
• C. Close the investigation with no report
• D. Refer the matter to a civil court

Answer: (B)

At the end of a work refusal investigation, the inspector must provide a written decision along with the reasons to all relevant parties. This written decision sets out whether the worker’s refusal was upheld or not, what actions or orders are required (if any), and the rationale behind the findings. Sending this to the worker, the employer, and any involved health and safety representatives or committees ensures clarity, accountability, and a formal record of the outcome. While an inspector may issue citations if violations are found, or take other enforcement steps, the immediate and required step after completing the investigation is to communicate the written decision and its reasoning to those directly involved.

At the end of a work refusal investigation, the inspector must provide a written decision along with the reasons to all relevant parties. This written decision sets out whether the worker’s refusal was upheld or not, what actions or orders are required (if any), and the rationale behind the findings. Sending this to the worker, the employer, and any involved health and safety representatives or committees ensures clarity, accountability, and a formal record of the outcome. While an inspector may issue citations if violations are found, or take other enforcement steps, the immediate and required step after completing the investigation is to communicate the written decision and its reasoning to those directly involved.