Approved as amended by OSHA' 5/15/98 memorandum to OMB. OSHA's request for a burden adjustment for label affixing is granted because the fact that the requirement is not specified in the regulation implies that affixing labels is usual and customary. In addition, clearance for 18 months will allow OSHA to reconsider the question of training burden for the Hazard Communication standard in light of the public comment received on this issue.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
05/31/1998
74,579,540
0
74,579,540
7,301,762
0
13,198,753
0
0
0
The standard requires all employers to establish hazard communication progams 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