We have approved
this survey as revised through March of 1991. We note that because
of the detailed and specialized nature of the data requested,
combined with the use of the telephone to collect the data, the
quality of the results generated will depend on contacting a
knowledgeable person in each firm. OSHA has assured us that it will
make every effort to contact the correct person. In addition, OSHA
shall ensure that the response rate from small businesses are
adequate, so that the medical surveillance, exposure monitoring,
and PSM programs of small businesses are properly represented in
survey results. When citing any results of this survey, OSHA shall
state the item-by-item response rate as well as the overall survey
response rate. Also, OSHA shall explain how the survey results
either support or do not support each of the hypotheses listed in
OSHA's August 2, 1990 letter.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1991
03/31/1991
10,192
0
0
6,553
0
0
0
0
0
OSHA NEEDS DATA ON THE NATURE AND
EXTENT OF MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AND OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS
IN GENERAL INDUSTRY IN ORDER TO ANALY THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF
REGULATORY ACTION IN THIS AREA. A SAMPLE OF ESTABLISHMENTS FROM ALL
GENERAL INDUSTRY WILL BE SURVEYED.
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.