The information collection requirements specified in the Electrical Standards for Construction and for General Industry are necessary for the prevention of inadvertent electrocution of workers.
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 is proposing an increase adjustment to the burden hours from 170,098 hours to 220,789 hours, a total increase of 50,691 burden hours for the Electrical Standards for Construction and General Industry. This reflects an update of the industry profile information, and by extension, the estimated number of affected establishments. The Agency is increasing the cost of the purchase of caution and warning signs from $11,682,603 to $18,406,403, a difference of $6,723,800. The total cost annualized over a five year period to the employer is $3,772,760. This is an increase of 1,365,928 from the previous estimate of 2,406,833.
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.