As indicated in OSHA's May report, "The New OSHA," the agency will undertake a general consolidation of duplicative elements across current standards, including the Cadmium - General Industry standard. This consolidation will include regulatory provisions for training programs, maintenance of records, monitoring of risk exposure, and medical surveillance. In addition, as noted in the correspondence of September 20, OSHA will determine the inspection costs for this collection prior to the next submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
06/30/1996
538,891
0
0
155,948
0
20
0
0
0
This standard requires employers to train employees about the hazards of Cadmium, monitor employee exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of employee exposure. These records will be used by employers, physicians, and the Government to ensure that employees are not harmed by exposure to cadmium.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Cadimum - General Industry, Maritime, Agriculture 29 CFR 1910.1027, 1915.1027, 1928.1027