Hazardous Energy Control Standard (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
04/22/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2021
69,257,657
75,072,010
2,622,912
2,749,315
1,370,654
1,478,686
The collections of information contained in the standard are needed to reduce injuries and deaths in the workplace that occur when employees are engaged in maintenance, repair, and other service related activities requiring the control of potentially hazardous energy.
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting an adjustment decrease of 126,403.49 burden hours (from 2,749,315.00 hours to 2,622,911.51 hours). This decrease is a result of updated data showing a decrease in the number of affected high-impact establishments (from 292,825 establishments to 290,560 establishments).
Also, OSHA is requesting an adjustment decrease of $108,032.08 in operation and maintenance costs (from $1,478,686.00 to $1,370,653.92) associated with the purchase of tags and ties by employers. This decrease is also a result of updated data showing a reduction in the number of high-impact establishments.
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.