OSHA Seeks Feedback on Safety Program Paperwork Updates
Published Date: 4/28/2026
Notice
Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback on updating the paperwork rules for its Voluntary Protection Program, which helps workplaces stay safe. These changes aim to reduce the paperwork burden on employers without adding extra costs. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to do it by June 29, 2026!
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Paperwork Burden Cut for Employers
OSHA is proposing to reduce the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) paperwork burden for employers from 69,657 hours to 53,289 hours, a decrease of 16,368 hours. The notice also lists an Estimated Total Burden Hours figure of 53,440, with 3,000 respondents and 9,470 responses counted.
SGE Application Form Removed (OF-612)
OSHA removed the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) from the Special Government Employee (SGE) application. Applicants and SGEs renewing after three years must still submit an SGE Eligibility Information Sheet, a current resume, and a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
OSHA Safety Champions Program Expanded
OSHA rebranded OSHA Challenge as the OSHA Safety Champions Program (SCP) and created SCP SGEs so safety and health individuals from across the country who are not at VPP sites can apply to help Safety Champions Participants. The SCP Sign Up and SCP Tracker are used for registration and preliminary analysis of a participant's safety and health knowledge.
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