Approved through 12/97 in light of OSHA's continuing review of the recommendations from the National Advisory Commission on Occupational Safety and Health regarding the Hazard Communication standard. Upon resubmission of this package OSHA shall include a description of its views on the NACOSH recommendations, as well as any changes that would be proposed through the Paperwork Reduction Act process in light of those recommendations and consistent with the PRA review criteria to minimize burden and maximize utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1997
12/31/1997
12/31/1996
74,579,540
0
22,520,376
13,198,753
0
13,645,535
0
0
0
The Standard requires all employers to establish hazard communications programs to transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of container labels, material safety data sheets and training programs. This action will reduce the incidence of chemical related illness and injury in the workplace.
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.
Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910, 1200, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926, 1928