The standard requires employers to
monitor employee exposure to cadmium, to provide medical
surveillance to employees, to train employees about the hazards of
cadmium in the workplace, and to establish and maintain accurate
employee and exposure records. These records are used by employers,
employees, physicians, and the Government to ensure that employees
are not being harmed by exposure to Cadmium.
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USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The increase in costs results
from updating costs for medical surveillance as follows: a medical
examination, including a chest x-ray and a pulmonary function test,
was increased from $130 to $159; biological tests for CdU (cadmium
in urine) and CdB (cadmium in blood) increased from $25 to $65; and
â2-MU (beta-2 microglobulin in urine) increased from $55 to
$80.
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.