29 CFR §1960.40
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- (a)The safety and health committee is an integral part of the safety and health program, and helps ensure effective implementation of the program at the establishment level.
- (b)An establishment committee formed under this subpart shall, except where prohibited by law:
- (1)Monitor and assist the safety and health program at establishments under its jurisdiction and make recommendations to the official in charge on the operation of the program;
- (2)Monitor findings and reports of workplace inspections to confirm that appropriate corrective measures are implemented;
- (3)When requested by the agency Safety and Health Official, or when the committee deems it necessary for effective monitoring of agency establishment inspection procedures, participate in inspections of the establishment;
- (4)Review internal and external evaluation reports and make recommendations concerning the establishment safety and health program;
- (5)Review, and recommend changes, as appropriate, to procedures for handling safety and health suggestions and recommendations from employees;
- (6)When requested by the Designated Agency Safety and Health Official, or when the committee deems it necessary, comment on standards proposed pursuant to the provisions of subpart C of this part;
- (7)Monitor and recommend changes, as required, in the level of resources allocated and spent on the establishment safety and health program;
- (8)Review agency responses to reports of hazardous conditions, safety and health program deficiencies, and allegations of reprisal;
- (9)Report their dissatisfaction to the Secretary if half a committee determines there are deficiencies in the establishment's safety and health program or is not satisfied with the agency's reports of reprisal investigations; and
- (10)Request the Secretary to conduct an evaluation or inspection if half the members of record are not satisfied with an agency's response to a report of hazardous working conditions.