Approved consistent with clarifications in DOL memo of 12-28-99. OMB terms of clearance from April 2, 1996 continue to apply. See OMB April 2, 1996 Notice of Action for those terms. In the rule- making revising OSHA's recordkeeping requirement scheduled to take effect January 1, 2001 OSHA will pay particular attention to 1. Simplifying the forms and improving employer flexibility. 2. Providing sufficient safeguards for worker confidentiality including any confidentiality forms or agreements. 3. Properly assessing the burden of this rule and any related guidelines covered by the Paperwork Reduction Act. 4. OSHA will reprint the 101 with the revised disclosure notice as described in the note to the reviewer.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
12/31/1999
4,675,654
0
4,773,463
1,739,157
0
1,741,959
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 1,086,264 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