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 safe and healthful workplaces. The data are also needed by BLS to produce national statistics on occupational injuries and illnesses.
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 673
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
There is a program change increase in burden hours from 2,967,237 to 3,355,105 (a total increase of 387,868 hours) during the initial year of implementation. The increase in burden results from the industry coverage changes and hospitalization reporting requirements contained in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The burden associated with training personnel at the newly covered establishments will only occur during the initial year. The increased burden in the outlying years will be 188,868.
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.
Form OSHA 300 Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR Part 1904)
Note To Reviewer - NPRM Explained.doc
29 CFR Part 1904.pdf
Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR Part 1904)