Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act

Enhanced Workplace Safety: The program encourages employers to establish comprehensive systems including hazard assessment, prevention, and employee training to protect workers from occupational hazards (Section 2(a) and 2(b)(1)).

Employee Participation: The program requires active and meaningful management and employee participation in safety and health management systems (Section 2(a)).

Information Transparency: Employers in the program must ensure that information regarding safety and health programs is made available to the Secretary of Labor to share with employees (Section 2(b)(2)(C)).

Exemption from Programmed Inspections: Worksites that are approved for the program are exempt from programmed inspections during their participation (Section 2(b)(4)).

No Financial Burden for Participation: The Secretary of Labor is prohibited from requiring any form of payment for employers to qualify for or participate in the Program or the tiered challenge program (Section 2(b)(5) and 2(c)(2)).

Requirement to Correct Hazards: If a serious hazard or violation is identified during an onsite evaluation, it must be corrected within a 90-day period or as soon as practicable if that timeframe is not feasible (Section 2(b)(2)(B)(ii)).

Mandatory Self-Evaluations: Employers approved for participation are required to conduct annual self-evaluations in accordance with regulations (Section 2(b)(2)(B)(i)).