OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2018
6,531,851
0
6,531,851
3,101,689
0
3,101,689
0
0
0
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. This ICR addresses OSHA's proposal to amend its recordkeeping regulations to clarify that the duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing obligation. The duty to record an injury or illness continues for as long as the employer must keep records of the recordable injury or illness; the duty does not expire just because the employer fails to create the necessary records when first required to do so. The proposed amendments to 29 CFR part 1904 consist of revisions to the titles of some existing sections and subparts, and changes to the text of some existing provisions.
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 are no changes in burden hours or costs as a result of the Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and Illness NPRM. However, OSHA is requesting a 219,847 burden hour adjustment as a result of employers becoming familiar with the September 18, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) update and reporting Revisions Final rule requirements.
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 Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR Part 1904)
ss_1218-0176_NPRM_Maintaing_Records s 2015-07-28.doc
Part 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupatonal Injuries and Illnesses 05_14_15.docx
29 USC 673 Sec 24.pdf
Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses