OSHA Extends Training Program Paperwork Approval
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Notice
Summary
OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep collecting info through its Outreach Training and Education Centers programs. This extension means employers and training centers can keep using the current forms without changes for now. Comments are open until August 10, 2026, and there’s no new cost or paperwork increase planned.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Current OSHA Forms Stay in Use
OSHA asked OMB to extend approval so employers and training centers can keep using the current Outreach Training and OTI Education Centers forms without changes for now. Comments on this extension are open through August 10, 2026.
Paperwork Burden Slightly Decreases
OSHA reports the estimated total burden hours fall from 16,377 to 16,362 hours (a 15-hour decrease) and estimates $0 in operation and maintenance costs for the collection.
11 Specific Forms Required to Participate
To participate in the OTI Education Centers or Outreach Training programs, organizations must provide specified information via 11 collections, including: the OTI Education Center application; monthly summary reports; Statements of Compliance; Outreach Training Program reports (Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Disaster Site); online report; active trainer lists; student survey (OSHA Form 49 11-05 Edition); attendance documentation; online certification statements; instructor and staff resumes; and course material upon request.
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