Approved as
amended by DOL/OSHA's memoranda to OMB of 7/7/98 and 7/24/98. As
DOL has indicated, the results of this survey will be made
available for public comment as part of the PPE rulemaking
action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
6,582
0
0
1,105
0
0
0
0
0
A one-time survey of employers will
gather data on types of personal protective equipment used in
industry and what portion of the cost is currently borne by
employers and what portion is borne by employees. The survey will
also gather some related but supplementary data related to fall
protection systems and assigned protection factors for respirators.
This data will be used to inform policymaking for upcoming OSHA
rulemakings.
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.