The OSHA-7 form is used by OSHA
personnel to report unhealthful and/or unsafe conditions in the
workplace. The information given to OSHA by employees who wish to
report unhealthful and/or unsafe conditions at their place of
employment. Employee reports are authorized by section 8(f)(1) of
the OSHAct. This information is used by OSHA to evaluate the
alleged hazards and to schedule an inspection.
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.