Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
08/05/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2021
2,822,871
2,841,370
200,045
194,976
9,186,146
5,095,390
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. These provisions require labels, markings, written programs, notifications, and tags to alert workers of the presence and the different types of electrical hazards found in the workplace, thereby, preventing serious injuries and deaths from electrocutions.
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 requesting an adjusted increase in the burden hours from 194,976 to 200,045 hours, a total increase of 5,069 burden hours for the Electrical Standards for Construction and General Industry. This reflects an update of the industry profile information where the estimated number of affected establishments increased. The price of the purchase of caution and warning signs have increased from $25,476,949 to $45,930,734.70, a difference of $20,453,785.70. The total cost annualized over a five-year period to the employer is $9,186,146.94.
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.