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Executive Order 12196 provides detailed requirements for applicable Federal
agencies and employees. The Executive Order also:
- Incorporates a General Duty Clause similar to the one in the private sector – two
previous Executive Orders did not include this
- Requires an Occupational Safety and Health Program, including elements promulgated
by the Secretary of Labor (i.e., 29 CFR 1960)
- Requires designation of an official with authority to represent the interest and support
of the agency head to be responsible for the management and administration of the agency
program
- Necessitates prompt abatement (or an abatement plan) for unsafe or unhealthy working
conditions
- Establishes a discrimination clause (similar to Section 11(c) in the private sector).
This prohibits retribution against employees who file complaints regarding unsafe or
unhealthful working conditions.
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