The standard requires employers to monitor worker exposure to EtO, to provide medical surveillance, to train workers about the hazards of EtO, and to establish and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to EtO. These records will be used by employers, workers, physicians, and the Government to ensure that workers are not harmed by exposure to EtO.
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA removed the requirement that employers transfer employee exposure-monitoring records and medical records to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, specified in paragraph §1910.1047(k)(5)(ii), under the Standards Improvement Project-Phase III final rule. As a result of this rulemaking, the Agency requests a program change reduction of three hours and a program cost reduction of $37.
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.