TVIs are private veterinary practitioners who are engaged by the Contracting Authority to provide meat inspection services in meat plants. In accordance with section 12 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Department must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that in the course of meat inspection work TVIs are not exposed to risks to their safety, health or welfare. Inspection work takes place in a high-risk industrial environment. Fitness assessments will determine if a TVI is capable of providing the required inspection services without compromising their health and safety within such an environment. Further details are available in the tender documents.