The Survey of Occupational Injuries
and Illnesses is the primary indicator of the Nation's progress in
providing every working man and woman safe and healthful working
conditions. The survey measures the overall rate of work injuries
and illnesses by industry. Survey data are also used to evaluate
the effectiveness of Federal and State programs and to prioritize
scarce resources. Respondents include employers who maintain
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records in
accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and
employers who are normally exempt from OSHA recordkeeping. Each
year a sample of exempt employers is required to keep records and
participate in the survey.
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 347 Title 5 Name of Law: Confidential Information
Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA)
PL:
Pub.L. 91 - 596 24(a) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970
There is an increase in burden
of 27,045 hours (214,904 – 187,859) for collection year 2024. This
increase is primarily due to increased reporting burden for Part II
to reflect the increase in the estimated average time to report a
case, but also includes the small increase of 270 hours for the
pre-collection test letter. This increase from 10 to 15 minutes (50
percent) per case is consistent with OSHA burden estimates
published in their most recent rulemaking and accounts for 25,000
hours in increased burden. Second, there is an increase in
reporting burden due to an increase in the number of cases BLS
estimates will be reported by establishments normally exempt from
OSHA recordkeeping. This increase in cases is likely due to a rise
in reported cases as levels return to pre-pandemic norms. Finally,
there is also a small increase of 270 hours from the pre-collection
test letter.
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.