FEDERAL AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS

Executive Order 12196

Agency heads, in fulfilling their Executive Order 12196 responsibilities, may establish certified occupational safety and health committees. If committees are established, they must be at both the national and other appropriate (e.g., regional or local) levels. The committees are to be joint labor-management committees. Agencies with certified committees do not generally receive unannounced OSHA inspections, unless half the committee members requests OSHA action.

Committees shall:

Have access to agency information relative to their duties

Monitor performance of agency programs

Consult and advise the agency on the operation of the program.

8 of 15