Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Standard on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a safety information form that helps keep workplaces with dangerous chemicals safe. This affects companies handling hazardous chemicals, aiming to reduce accidents without adding extra paperwork. Comments are open until March 5, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Big Time Burden for Hazardous-Chemical Firms
If your company handles highly hazardous chemicals, OSHA is seeking approval to collect information under the Process Safety Management standard. The agency estimates 8,970 respondents, 1,026,883 total responses, and a Total Estimated Annual Time Burden of 2,269,066 hours (OMB Control Number 1218-0200); DOL seeks authorization for three (3) years.
Information Collection Aims to Prevent Chemical Catastrophes
The Process Safety Management information collection ensures employers gather the information needed to control and reduce injuries and fatalities in workplaces that have the potential for highly hazardous chemical catastrophes. This aims to improve worker safety where dangerous chemicals are present.
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