The fall protection plan and certification records of net drop test and training are needed to help employees identify fall hazards and to know which protective measures are to be used.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
Based on discussions with construction firms, reduced the number of employers using and certifying safety-net installations (instead of using drop tests) from 4,000 to 284, decreased the number of fall protection plans from 250,000 to 974. Also modified the number of training certifications from 8,000,000 to 6,023,560 to reflect that sessions rather than individuals may be certified.
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.
60dayFRN_1218-0197_03-28-07.pdf
Construction Fall Protection Plans and Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.502 and 1926.503)