Approved as an extension of the existing 29 CFR 1904 an related requirements consistent with clarifications in DOL memos of 2-5-99, 2-16-99, and 2-19-99. DOL will inform OMB when a decision is made on the pending FOIA request. Approval is granted through the end of the yeardue to the pending recordkeeping rulemaking which will necessitate revision of this collection according to OSHA's currently projected effective date of January 2000 (per OSHA's memo of 2/5/99). In that rulemaking, OSHA will pay particular attention to: 1. Simplifying the forms and maximizing employer flexibility. 2. Providing sufficient safeguards for worker confidentiality including any confidentiality forms or agreeements. 3. Properly assessing the burden of this rule and any related guidelines covered by the Paperwork Reduction Act. 4. OMB continues its April 2, 1996 terms of clearance (OMB comments filed on the proposed rule). See OMB's April 2, 1996 Notice of Action for those terms. 5. OSHA will reprint the 101 with the revised disclosure notice as described in the note to reviewer.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
02/28/1999
4,773,463
0
5,089,182
1,741,959
0
1,682,901
0
0
0
The OSH Act and 29 CFR part 1904 prescribe that certain employers maintain records of job-related injuries and illnesses. The data are needed by OSHA to carry out intervention and enforcement activities to guarantee workers a safe and healthful workplace. The data are also needed by the BLS to produce national statistics on occupational injuries and illnesses. Approximately 1,110,398 establishments are required to keep these records. Only 65 percent must record a case.
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.
Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses -- 29 CFR Part 1904