Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
04/11/2025
03/07/2025
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2025
43,856,212
0
26,840,817
7,870,142
0
5,727,929
116,568,859
0
52,427,598
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.
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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
The agency is requesting an adjustment increase of 2,142,213 burden hours (from 5,727,929 to 7,870,142). This increase is a result of updated data showing an increase in the number of facilities (from 701,563 to 793,728) and employees (from 8,425,607 to 16,975,449) affected by the Standard. Also, the operation and maintenance cost increase of $64,141,261 from $52,427,598 to $116,568,859 due to an increase in the number of employees receiving vaccines and HIV testing and the medical costs for vaccines and HIV testing went up.
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.
SS_1218-0180_ Bloodborne Pathogens_2_10_2025_ROCIS.docx
60_Day_FRN_10-01-2024.pdf
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)