Electrical Standards for
Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K) and for General Industry
(29 CFR part 1910, subpart S)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
08/05/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2021
2,822,871
2,841,370
200,045
194,976
9,186,146
5,095,390
The information collection
requirements specified in the Electrical Standards for Construction
and for General Industry are necessary for the prevention of
inadvertent electrocution of workers. These provisions require
labels, markings, written programs, notifications, and tags to
alert workers of the presence and the different types of electrical
hazards found in the workplace, thereby, preventing serious
injuries and deaths from electrocutions.
US Code:
29
USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code: 29
USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting an adjusted
increase in the burden hours from 194,976 to 200,045 hours, a total
increase of 5,069 burden hours for the Electrical Standards for
Construction and General Industry. This reflects an update of the
industry profile information where the estimated number of affected
establishments increased. The price of the purchase of caution and
warning signs have increased from $25,476,949 to $45,930,734.70, a
difference of $20,453,785.70. The total cost annualized over a
five-year period to the employer is $9,186,146.94.
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.