Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/23/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
72,518,339
58,422,667
6,557,766
7,309,058
25,070,956
25,147,401
The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) and its collection of information requirements is to ensure that the hazards of chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and that information concerning these hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. The standard requires all employers to establish hazard communications programs, to transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of container labels, safety data sheets and training programs.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
OSHA is requesting an adjustment decrease in burden hours from 7,309,058 hours to 6,557,766 hours, a difference of -751,292 hours. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the number of establishments and the number of employees. OSHA is also requesting a cost adjustment decrease of $76,445 from $25,147,401 to $25,070,956. The cost reduction results from employers modifying software that can be used to classify chemical and to produce corresponding SDS and labels.
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.