In Spain, a work inspector can visit both companies and autonomous workers without notice and cannot have their entry denied, except if the workplace is a home address.Upon arrival, an inspector must identify him- or herself and should report his or her presence to the director of human resources or the person responsible for the workplace. The director or person responsible should provide the inspector with the business’s guestbook, where the inspector will record the inspections made.What to do before a work inspectionAsk for identification, the inspector must always prove his positionPermit the inspector’s entrance and facilitate the physical examination of the workspace.Have the guestbook available for the inspector to record the inspections carried out. The penalties for failure to have a guestbook range between 60 and 625 Euros.The inspector may examine, request identification of personnel, take measurements in the company, and request certain documentation, receipts, licenses or contracts.The inspector may also:Request the passwords of the computersTake photographs, samples, videos or any other recordAsk for the identification of personnelTake statements from workers and the employerIf appropriate, establish precautionary measuresWhat is considered an obstruction to the work inspection?Actions that disrupt, delay or prevent an inspector from carrying out his or her activities are considered obstruction of the work inspection:Minor offences include:The delay in reporting, communication or appearance requirementsThe lack of a guestbook in the workplaceSerious offences include:The acts and omissions of the employer, representatives or persons at the organizational level aimed at preventing an inspector’s or sub-inspector’s entry or stay in the workplaceRefusal to identify or give reasons for the presence of people who are at the workplace performing any activityThe coercion, threat or violence towards inspectors or sub-inspectorsThere is a nine-month period from an inspector’s visit to the issuance of an infringement citation. In the case of a drafted citation, notification will be sent by registered mail within 10 days from the date stated in the citation. Upon receipt of the notification, there are 15 working days to appeal. It is important to review the notice because, if it contains errors, it could be considered defective and lead to cancellation of the procedure.If you need additional information regarding work inspections in Spain,