Approved
consistent with changes and clarifications described in NIOSH memos
of 10-29-99 and 11-9-99. NIOSH will conduct the follow-ups
necessary to maximize response rate. In addition, as described in
the 10-29 memo, NIOSH will analyze the character- istics of
participants and non-participants to determine any bias arising
from selecting only firms with web access.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2002
11/30/2002
1,500
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0
249
0
0
0
0
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This research will compare four health
and safety communication interventions using a study sample drawn
from small U.S. residential building construction contractors. The
study will determine the relative effectiveness of tailored
occupational saftey and health (OS&H) information versus
non-tailored OS&H information. The study will also determine
the relative effectiveness of the World Wide Web and direct mail as
delivery mechanisms.
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.