The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is an
occupational safety and health standard that prevents occupational
exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The standard's information
collection requirements are essential components that protect
workers from occupational exposure. The information is used by
employers and workers to implement the protection required by the
Standard. OSHA compliance officers will use some of the information
in their enforcement of the Standard.
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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 Agency is requesting an
adjustment increase of 158,940 burden hours (from 5,528,742 hours
to 5,687,682). This increase is a result of updated data showing an
increase in the number of facilities (from 691,669 to 700,724) and
employees (from 8,270,108 to 8,399,358) affected by the Standard.
The operation and maintenance cost increased from $46,093,897 to
$51,817,985 due to the increase in medical costs (administration of
the Hepatitis B Vaccine and the PEP treatment). This increase is
also a result of updated data showing an increase in the number of
facilities and employees affected 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.