Pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act, we have approved the use of this
information collection instrument in Colorado. Due to the limited
control group available in this study (existing information from
the Colorado Behavioral Risk Factor Survey), this instrument will
serve on to identify morbidity and mortality rates among farmers.
NIOSH should refrain from linking illnesses and disease to farm
exposures except in cases where clear linkages may be discerned (as
in cases where such ailments are only caused by a specific exposure
or where medical dianoses have been made). However, this survey
will permit the reporti of farm-related injuries, due to the
proximate nature of their cause a effect. Only if NIOSH develops
more case-control epidemiologic evidenc will the Agency be able to
link illnesses to exposures on the farm.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1995
10/31/1995
2,300
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0
1,770
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0
0
0
0
RESPONDENTS WILL INCLUDE FARMERS AND
THEIR FAMILIES TO OBTAIN PREVALEN AND INCIDENCE DATA ON THE
ILLNESSES, INJURIES, AND EXPOSURES TO WORK PLACE HAZARDS. CDC/NIOSH
STAFF INVESTIGATORS WILL USE THE INFORMATION FROM THESE SURVEYS FOR
RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE HIGH LEVEL
OF WORK-RELATED INJURIES AND ILLNESSES NOW BEING EXPERIENCED BY
FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
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.