65.—(1) Where an inspector is of the opinion that there is occurring or likely to occur any activity which involves or is likely to involve a risk to the safety, health or welfare of persons, he or she may give a written direction to the employer concerned requiring submission to him or her of an F28[an improvement plan (in this section and in section 66 referred to as a ‘plan’)].

(2) A direction given under subsection (1) shall—

(a) identify the activity which is or is likely to be a risk,

(b) require the submission to the inspector, within a period of one month, of F29[a plan] specifying the remedial action proposed to be taken,

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(d) include any other requirements that the inspector considers necessary.

(3) Where there is a safety representative in a place of work in respect of which a direction is given under subsection (1), the inspector shall give a copy of the direction to the safety representative.

(4) Within one month of receipt of F31[a plan] submitted under subsection (2), an inspector, by written notice to the person who submitted the plan—

(a) shall confirm whether or not he or she is satisfied that the plan is adequate, or

(b) may direct that the plan be revised as specified in the notice and resubmitted to the inspector within a period specified in the notice.

F32[(5) Within one month of receipt of a plan submitted pursuant to a notice under subsection (4), an inspector shall confirm by written notice to the person who submitted the plan, whether or not he or she is satisfied that the plan is adequate. ]

F33[(6) A notice under subsection (4) or (5) shall, where the inspector is satisfied with the plan, require the employer concerned to implement the plan. ]

F34[(7) A person to whom a direction under subsection (1) or a notice under subsection (4) or (5) applies shall comply with the notice or direction. ]

F35[(8) A direction or notice under this section shall be signed and dated by the inspector. ]