THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
AND 20 CFR PART 1904 PRESCRIBE THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYERS MAINTAIN, AND
REPORT WHEN REQUESTED, RECORDS OF JOB-RELATED INJURIES AND
ILLNESSES. THESE DATA ARE NEEDED BY BLS AND OSHA TO REPORT ON, AND
CARRY OUT ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS TO GUARANTEE WORKERS' SAFETY AND
HEALTH ON THE JOB.
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.