In describing
and generalizing the results of the study, NIOSH will clearly
acknowledge the limitations of the data including the fact that the
sample of hospitals and nurses is not statistically representative
of all hospitals and nurses in the U.S.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2005
06/30/2005
15,000
0
0
2,167
0
0
0
0
0
Both shift work and overtime have each
been independently associated with increased health and safety
risks. Little data are available that examine the combined
influence of shift work and overtime. The proposed study will
examine the combined influence of shift work and overtime on
occupational health and safety in nurses. The study will identify
characteristics of work schedules that are most associated with
health and safety risks so that those characteristics can be
adjusted or avoided. Based on these findings, future studies will
develop and test work schedule interventions. The respondents will
be ............
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.