"He claims it's going to save lives - how is that actually going to happen?"
Good question. My answer? It won't. Follow the money, same as we do with any "new & improved" regulation of this, that or the other thing.
You should see the facilities our local slaughterhouse has reserved for the inspector. Parking, changing room, office, bath with shower...
For a guy who drops by every six months or so.
The system seems rigged.