Labor Department Seeks Input on Walking Surface Safety Data
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a new info collection about workplace safety rules for walking and working surfaces, like ladders and edges. This affects employers who want to keep workers safe and avoid injuries. Comments are open until June 29, 2026, and the goal is to make sure the info collected is useful without being a hassle or costing too much.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
OSHA info-collection adds employer burden
If you run a private-sector business, OSHA is asking for information under the Walking‑Working Surfaces Standard and seeks PRA approval for three (3) years. The agency lists 589,480 estimated respondents, 1,342,247 total responses, a total annual time burden of 649,612 hours, and total annual other costs of $66,139,656.
Info collection aims to prevent worker injuries
The information collection applies to employers with walking and working surfaces operations to help prevent injury and death for workers who work with or near ladders, rope descent systems, and unprotected sides and edges. The notice specifically says the collection is intended to reduce worker injuries and deaths and is subject to public comment through June 29, 2026.
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