Concrete and Masonry Construction Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart Q)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/23/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
275,619
159,632
22,968
12,771
0
0
Construction firms engaged in the erection of concrete formwork are required to post warning signs/barriers in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.701(c)(2) to reduce exposure of non-essential employees to the hazards of post-tensioning operations. Paragraphs 29 CFR 1926.702(a)(2), (j)(1), and (j)(2) are general lockout/tagout measures to protect workers from injury associated with equipment and machinery. Paragraph 29 CFR 1926.703(a)(2)requires employers make available drawings or plans for jack layout, formwork, working decks and scaffolds. Paragraph 1926.705(b) requires employers to mark the rated capacity of jacks and lifting units.
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
The Agency is requesting an adjustment increase in burden hours of 10,197 hours (from 12,771 hours to 22,968 hours). There was a slight decrease of 11% in non-single-housing starts from 182,160 in 2018 to 162,095 in 2019. However, this was more than offset by a significant increase in housing starts. Therefore, there was a net increase adjustment of 58% in the number of construction worksites from 798,160 to 1,378,095 involving one instance of posting warnings or the use of locks and tags at jobs covered by this collection, and this broadened the burden for this ICR.
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.
1218-0095 30-day FRN (published).pdf
1218-0095 SSA Concrete Masonry 9.3.2020.docx
Concrete and Masonry Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart Q)