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OPERATIONS
Inspections, compliance monitoring, accident investigations and enforcement activities.
Directorate profile and mandate
The Operations Directorate carries out workplace inspections across all regions to monitor compliance with the Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970 (Act 328) and related regulations.
Vision and objectives
A nationwide inspection presence that makes every workplace safe and compliant.
Core functions and responsibilities
- Conduct routine, follow-up and complaint-driven inspections
- Monitor compliance with statutory requirements
- Investigate workplace accidents and dangerous occurrences
- Issue improvement and prohibition notices
- Supervise regional and district offices
Regional operational structure
- Regional Inspectorate offices in all 16 regions
- District inspection units supervised by Regional Inspectors
- Specialised units for high-risk industries
- Mobile inspection teams for emergency response
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequency depends on the risk profile of the workplace. High-risk industries are inspected more often.
Yes. Use the Inspection Request Portal. Your request starts an application and is scheduled after DFI review.