§ 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)—
(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;
(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.
(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.