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D.__The date and time of the inspection; and

 
E.__The opportunity for public comment provided under
subsection 4.

 
4.__Public comment.__The Bureau of Labor Standards shall
accept public comment from any source relating to any potential
hazard created by the initiation or resumption of operation of a
facility during the period immediately preceding an inspection
and for 20 days after an inspection is completed.

 
5.__Representatives during inspection.__The Bureau of Labor
Standards shall permit the following persons to accompany the
Bureau of Labor Standards's representatives during an inspection:

 
A.__Any designated representative of the facility operator;

 
B.__Any designated representative of local government for
the county or municipality in which the facility is located;

 
C.__Any designated representative of a recognized bargaining
agent for the employees of the facility; and

 
D.__Any designated representative of a local emergency
planning committee.

 
6.__Inspection; standards.__The Bureau of Labor Standards
shall inspect a facility and consult with the employees of the
facility to determine if:

 
A.__All hazardous substances used in the facility are
properly stored and labeled;

 
B.__All hazardous equipment or machinery used in the
facility is in proper working condition;

 
C.__All new employees of the facility who work with
hazardous substances or hazardous equipment and machinery
used in the facility are adequately trained to perform their
assigned tasks;

 
D.__Adequate safeguards have been taken to reduce the
likelihood of injury to persons and property located in the
vicinity of the facility caused by mishandling of hazardous
substances or improper operation of hazardous equipment or
machinery used in the facility; and

 
E.__All new employees of the facility are aware of the hazardous
substances or hazardous equipment or machinery used in the
facility and are knowledgeable regarding proper


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