Government Reviews Government's Review of Safety Paperwork
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on the paperwork rules for welding, cutting, and brazing safety. This affects employers and workers who do these jobs, making sure they spot dangers and stay safe. Comments are open until December 26, 2025, with no new costs expected—just a chance to improve how safety info is collected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Workplace Safety Information for Welders
When welding, cutting, or brazing is done, the collected information is used by employers and workers to evaluate hazards and make sure adequate safety measures are taken under the welding, cutting, and brazing standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q). This applies whenever those activities are performed and is intended to improve on-the-job safety for workers.
Paperwork Burden on Welding Employers
If your business does welding, cutting, or brazing, the Department of Labor is seeking OMB approval to keep collecting safety paperwork under 29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q. The agency estimates 22,352 respondents, 89,408 total annual responses, and a combined 5,960 annual hours of paperwork burden, with Total Estimated Annual Other Costs of $0; comments are due by December 26, 2025.
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