Recordkeeping and Reporting
Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR Part 1904)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
02/27/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2025
5,571,568
5,113,141
2,161,177
2,048,626
0
0
The OSH Act and 29 CFR Part 1904
prescribe that certain employers maintain records of job-related
injuries and illnesses. The data are needed by OSHA to carry out
intervention and enforcement activities to guarantee workers safe
and healthful workplaces. The data are also needed by the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics to produce national statistics on
occupational injuries and illnesses.
US Code:
29
USC 673 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code: 29
USC 657(c) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code: 29 USC 673 Name of Law: Section 24.
Statistics
US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Section 2 Congressional Finding
and Purpose
The agency is requesting a
revision to the approved paperwork package for Recordkeeping and
Reporting Standard to include the information collections contain
in the Improve Tracking of Injuries and Illnesses, OMB Control
Number 1218-0279. OSHA is requesting a program change of 112,551
hours the burden going from 2,048,626 hours to 2,161,177 hours. The
increase in burden results from the adding the burden hours from
the Improve Tracking of Injuries and Illnesses 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.