OSHA Desperately Wants To Keep Using Same Safety Worksheet
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Notice
Summary
OSHA is asking to keep using a new safety checklist called Form 33 for three more years, until June 30, 2028. This form helps employers check their workplace safety programs and reduce paperwork hassle. If you’re an employer or safety pro, you can share your thoughts by March 14, 2025, to help shape how this form works.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Draft Form 33 May Replace Current Form 33
OSHA plans to complete validity and reliability studies of the Draft Revised Form 33 (DRF33) — including a 20-visit pre-test, 300 pilot study consultation visits with 350 planned assessments, a prospective analysis at least 12 months after the pilot visits, and a 30-visit follow-up — and then seek OMB approval before replacing the current OSHA Form 33 nationwide. OSHA reports 326 assessments have been completed so far.
Pilot Study OMB Approval Extended to 2028
OSHA is requesting that OMB extend approval of the pilot study information collection (OMB Control Number 1218-0280) for three years, to June 30, 2028. The agency estimates 887 remaining burden hours, with 523 respondents and 810 responses, and states the pilot will include pre-test visits, pilot visits, a prospective analysis, and follow-up visits.
Opportunity to Comment by March 14, 2025
Employers and safety professionals can submit public comments on the extension and the Draft Revised Form 33 through March 14, 2025, via https://www.regulations.gov or fax. OSHA will summarize comments and include them in its request to OMB.
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