OMB approves OSHA's collection as submitted. Although OMB is approving this collection for three years, we encourage OSHA to look for ways to reduce burden on the public associated with its HazCom paperwork requirements, consistent with future rulemakings on this issue.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2006
475,405,572
0
460,242,484
11,000,793
0
7,553,465
1,048,000
0
494,000
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 parts 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28 1918.90, 1926.59 and 1928.21)