Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/17/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2024
2,979,332
2,822,871
210,693
200,045
15,835,311
9,186,146
The information collection requirements specified in the Electrical Standards for Construction and 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 200,045 to 210,693 hours, a total increase of 10,648 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 from 923,147 to 970,289. Also, the maintenance cost of the labels and warning signs have increased from $45,930,734.70 to $47,505,934, a difference of $1,575,200.70. The total cost annualized over a three-year period to the employer increased to $15,835,311 for the cost of the labels and signs.
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.
SS_1218-0130_Electrical Standard in Construction and General Industry_9-17-2024_ROCIS.docx
60_Day_FRN_1218-0130_007012024.pdf
Electrical Standards for Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K) andr General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart S)