The Standard requires employers to
train workers about the hazards of asbestos, to monitor worker
exposure, to provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate
records of worker exposure to asbestos. These records will be used
by employers, workers, and the Government to ensure that workers
are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.
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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 requesting an
adjustment decrease in the burden hours from 1,613 hours to 1,189
hours, a difference of 424 hours. This decrease is due to the
removal of the employee information training and the training of
qualified employees. However, there was an increase of four in the
number of establishments used for shipyards. There was also an
increase in the cost under item 13 for the exposure monitoring and
medical examinations to the employer (from $37,650 to $43,003, an
increase of $5,353). However, the $37,650 is erroneously reflected
in the Agency’s Inventory Report as $3,167 which was due to a data
entry error when entering the 2012 data. Thus, based on this
information, technically, there is an increase of $39,836.
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.