South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 71 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-DIVISION OF LABOR
Article 1 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
Subarticle 5 - INSPECTIONS
Section 71-505 - Conduct of Inspections

A. Subject to R. 71-503, inspections shall take place at such times and in such places of employment as the Commissioner may direct. Where appropriate reinspection may be directed to clarify questions, resolve objections or to ascertain if an employer has complied with an agreement or order to abate, or notice or abatement of a hazardous condition. Safety Specialists when making such inspections, shall present their credentials to the highest official of the employer available, explain the nature and purpose of the inspection, and indicate generally the scope of the inspection, those records he wishes to review and employees he wishes to question. However, designation of records or persons at this point shall not preclude access to additional records or questioning of additional persons if required in the opinion of the Safety Specialist.

B. The Safety Specialist or a designated representative of the Commissioner shall have authority to take photographs and samples, employ other reasonable investigative techniques, and to question privately any employer, owner, operator, agent, or employee of an establishment.