OSHA has revised the cranes and
derricks standard for construction. The final rule and its
collections of information requirements improves the protection of
employees who are exposed to crane hazards. The final rule
addresses the key hazards associated with crane use, including
assembly/disassembly,ground conditions, electrocution from power
lines, and improper operation.
US Code:
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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
OSHA is publishing at 29 CFR
part 1926, subpart CC a safety standard for the construction
industry that regulates cranes and derricks. The standard specifies
a number of collection on information requirements. Employers and
workers would use these collections of information to help ensure
the safe operation of equipment covered by the Standard.
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.