Approved
consistent with clarifications in DOL memo of 12-28-99. OMB terms
of clearance from April 2, 1996 continue to apply. See OMB April 2,
1996 Notice of Action for those terms. In the rule- making revising
OSHA's recordkeeping requirement scheduled to take effect January
1, 2001 OSHA will pay particular attention to 1. Simplifying the
forms and improving employer flexibility. 2. Providing sufficient
safeguards for worker confidentiality including any confidentiality
forms or agreements. 3. Properly assessing the burden of this rule
and any related guidelines covered by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
4. OSHA will reprint the 101 with the revised disclosure notice as
described in the note to the reviewer.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
12/31/1999
4,675,654
0
4,773,463
1,739,157
0
1,741,959
0
0
0
The OSH Act and 29 CFR part 1904
prescribe that certain employers maintain records of job-related
injuries and illnesses. The data are needed by OSHA to carry out
intervention and enforcement activities to guarantee workers a safe
and healthful workplace. The data are also needed by the BLS to
produce national statistics on occupational injuries and illnesses.
Approximately 1,086,264 establishments are required to keep these
records. Only 65 percent must record a case.
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.