The Labour Inspector conducts an adversarial investigation during which the occupational physician may, at his request, be assisted by a person of his choice from the staff of the occupational health and prevention service or from the company.
The Labour Inspector takes his decision within a period of fifteen days, reduced to eight days in the event of a lay-off. This period runs from receipt of the reasoned request submitted by the employer. It may be extended only if justified by the needs of the investigation.