OMB approves
OSHA's collection as submitted. Although OMB is approving this
collection for three years, we encourage OSHA to look for ways to
reduce burden on the public associated with its HazCom paperwork
requirements, consistent with future rulemakings on this
issue.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2006
475,405,572
0
460,242,484
11,000,793
0
7,553,465
1,048,000
0
494,000
The standard requires all employers to
establish hazard communications programs, to transmit information
on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of
container labels, material safety data sheets and training
programs. This action will reduce the incidence of chemical related
illness and injury in the workplace.
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.