Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act

HR 1706, the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act, establishes a voluntary workplace safety program under the Department of Labor. Employers participating must demonstrate comprehensive safety systems - including hazard assessments, prevention programs, employee training, and management-employee collaboration - and undergo non-enforcement onsite evaluations. Participating worksites receive exemption from routine safety inspections during program participation, with no cost required for employers. The program builds on existing OSHA voluntary protections, requiring periodic reevaluations and transparency about safety practices, while ensuring consistent oversight through new documentation and performance metrics.