Section 29 CFR part 1915, subpart I, requires employers to provide and ensure that each affected employee uses the appropriate PPE for the eyes, face, head, extremities, torso, and respiratory system, including protective clothing, protective shields, protective barriers, life-saving equipment, personal fall arrest systems, and positioning device systems that meets the applicable provisions of this subpart, whenever workers are exposed to hazards that require the use of PPE.
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 decrease in burden from 220 hours to 217 hours, a difference of 3 burden hours. This adjustment decrease results from a decrease in the number of affected establishments covered by the shipyard industry standard.
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_1218-0215 PPE for Shipyard Employment_07-03-2025_ROCIS.docx
OSH Act Section 8 USC 657.pdf
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Shipyard Employment (29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart I)