The Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 (SRSCR) (see Chapter 4) give reps the right to carry out an inspection after there has been a notifiable accident or dangerous occurrence, or where a notifiable disease has been contracted. The regulations say reps can inspect where “reasonably practicable”, provided it is safe to do so and in the interests of the employees represented. Nothing should be moved after an accident has occurred unless it is to safeguard against further hazards and for rescue purposes. The regulations support reps’ rights to take witness statements following an accident.