The Standard requires employers to
preserve and provide access to records associated with workers'
exposure to toxic chemicals and harmful physical agents. Employee
records and access to them are critically important to the
detection, treatment, and prevention of occupational illness and
disease.
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USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Agency is requesting an
adjustment increase of 65,522 burden hours from 664,993 to 730,515
hours. This increase is the result of an adjustment of the number
of establishments used in this analysis increasing from 690,591 to
759,668, a total adjustment of 69,077.
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.