R 333.5097 Consultation with workers during inspections.

Rule 97. (1) Department inspectors may consult privately with workers concerning matters of occupational radiation protection and other matters related to applicable provisions of these rules to the extent that the inspectors consider necessary for the conduct of an effective and thorough inspection. (2) During an inspection, a worker may report privately to the inspectors, either orally or in writing, a past or present condition that the worker believes may have contributed to or caused a violation of the act, these rules, a registration condition, or unnecessary exposure of an individual to radiation from machines under the registrant's control. If this notice is in writing, the worker shall comply with the requirements of R 333.5098(1). (3) The provisions of subrule (2) of this rule shall not be interpreted as authorization to disregard instructions pursuant to R 333.5093.