SECTION 8(C) OF THE OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (29 USC 657, 673) LEGISLATES THE SECRETARY OF
LABOR TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF OCCUPATIONAL
INJURIES AND ILLNESSES AND TO SUBMIT PERIODIC REPORTS. USES OF THE
DATA: INDICATES INDUSTRIES NEEDING SAFETY AND HEALTH ATTENTION,
GUIDANCE IN ADMINISTERING FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS AND USED BY
LABOR AND MANAGEMENT FOR SAFETY PROGRAM COMPARISONS.
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.