DOL seeks comments on shipyard sanitation paperwork burden
Published Date: 1/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on paperwork rules that help keep shipyard workers safe and healthy. Employers in shipyards will keep sharing info about things like sanitation, medical aid, and safety training. Comments are open until February 21, 2025, and this review helps make sure the rules are clear and not too much work or cost for businesses.
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Shipyard Employers' Paperwork Requirements
If you run a private-sector shipyard, you must collect and share information required by the General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment Standard (29 CFR part 1915, subpart F). The rule lists specific collections for utilities (Sec. 1915.83), sanitation (Sec. 1915.88), medical services and first aid marking (Sec. 1915.87), and written procedures, information exchange, tagging, training, and control of hazardous energy (Sec. 1915.89); DOL estimates 4,096 respondents, 258,861 total responses, 84,818 annual hours, and $8,784 annual other costs (OMB Control Number 1218-0259), and comments are due February 21, 2025.
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