PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR SHIPYARD EMPLOYMENT (29 CFR part 1915, subpart 1)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
11/15/2006
08/25/2006
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2009
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2006
77,749
0
75,234
2,041
0
1,761
0
0
0
Section 1915.152 requires employers to perform a hazard assessment of the workplace to determine if personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary. It also requires the employer to document that their employees have been trained in the use of PPE. Employers also must document that a hazard assessment has been performed.
The 280 hour increase results from: -4 hours as a result of changing the hazard assesssment burden hour methodology to better reflect rulemaking record; increase of 283 hours to better account for employee turnover rate in training; and a 1 hour increase for disclosing information.
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.