Government Asks If Safety Paperwork Forms Need More Paperwork
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on how they collect info from employers who ask for special safety rule exceptions at work. These changes won’t cost money but help make sure the process is clear and useful. If you’re an employer or just curious, you’ve got until February 18, 2025, to share your ideas!
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork Burden and OMB Review Details
DOL reports this information collection (OMB Control Number 1218-0265) affects private‑sector businesses with an estimated 12 respondents, 48 total responses, and a combined annual time burden of 366 hours. DOL seeks OMB authorization for three years, and the agency estimates $0 in annual other costs.
Employers May Apply for Four Variances
If you run a private‑sector business, you may voluntarily apply to OSHA for one of four types of variances: temporary, experimental, permanent, or national‑defense. These variances are codified under 29 CFR part 1905 and let employers propose alternative ways to meet OSHA standards.
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