Permanent regional emphasis inspection program; expanding inspections

(a) Regional emphasis inspection program (1) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, pursuant to section 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657), implement a regional emphasis inspection program for covered establishments in every State in which a covered establishment is located. Such program shall cover— (A) amputation hazards; (B) ergonomics; (C) hazards related to line speeds; (D) bathroom breaks; (E) use of chemicals such as peracetic acid (antimicrobials); and (F) working conditions in high and low temperatures. (2) State plans Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, a State with a State plan that has been approved by the Secretary under section 18 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 667) shall adopt in each region within the State in which a covered establishment is located a regional emphasis inspection program that is at least as effective as the program under paragraph (1). (b) Expanding inspections when information presents possible additional dangers (1) In general If the Secretary conducts a physical inspection of a covered establishment pursuant to section 8 of such Act in response to a referral, complaint, or fatality, and the Secretary, during such inspection makes a determination described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall expand such inspection to all areas of the establishment. (2) Determination A determination described in this paragraph is either of the following: (A) A determination, following a review of records of work-related injuries and illnesses maintained in accordance with such section 8, that a work-related injury or illness may be related to a workplace danger that may threaten physical harm. (B) A determination, upon interviews with employees, that a workplace danger may threaten physical harm.