The intent of this Regional Emphasis Program is to encourage employers to take steps to address hazards, evaluate facilities to determine if the employer complies with all relevant OSHA requirements, and help employers to correct hazards, thereby reducing potential worker injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
Region VII OSHA proposes accomplishment through outreach and enforcement activities. Outreach activities include letters to employers, training sessions with stakeholders, electronic information-sharing activities, public service announcements, and news release broadcasts. Enforcement activities will not begin earlier than three months after outreach initiation. They shall identify and obtain corrections of workplace hazards. Enforcement activities will include but not be limited to the inspection and review of production operations, working conditions, injury/illness records, safety and health programs, and chemical handling & use.