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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 668. Programs of Federal agencies
(a) Establishment, development, and maintenance by head of each
Federal agency
It shall be the responsibility of the head of each Federal agency
(not including the United States Postal Service) to establish and
maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and
health program which is consistent with the standards promulgated
under section 655 of this title. The head of each agency shall
(after consultation with representatives of the employees thereof)
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(1) provide safe and healthful places and conditions of
employment, consistent with the standards set under section 655
of this title;
(2) acquire, maintain, and require the use of safety equipment,
personal protective equipment, and devices reasonably necessary
to protect employees;
(3) keep adequate records of all occupational accidents and
illnesses for proper evaluation and necessary corrective action;
(4) consult with the Secretary with regard to the adequacy as
to form and content of records kept pursuant to subsection (a)(3)
of this section; and
(5) make an annual report to the Secretary with respect to
occupational accidents and injuries and the agency's program
under this section. Such report shall include any report
submitted under section 7902(e)(2) of title 5.
(b) Report by Secretary to President
The Secretary shall report to the President a summary or digest
of reports submitted to him under subsection (a)(5) of this
section, together with his evaluations of and recommendations
derived from such reports.
(c) Omitted
(d) Access by Secretary to records and reports required of agencies
The Secretary shall have access to records and reports kept and
filed by Federal agencies pursuant to subsections (a)(3) and (5) of
this section unless those records and reports are specifically
required by Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of
the national defense or foreign policy, in which case the Secretary
shall have access to such information as will not jeopardize
national defense or foreign policy.
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