Labor Department Wants Feedback on Heavy-Lifting Safety Paperwork
Published Date: 10/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on new paperwork rules for companies using rigging gear to lift heavy stuff safely. They’re asking for comments by November 16, 2026, to make sure the rules are clear and not too much work. This affects businesses that handle rigging equipment and helps keep workers safe without breaking the bank or wasting time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Must Tag Rigging Equipment
If your business uses rigging equipment to lift materials, the OSHA standard requires you to affix identification tags or markings on that equipment. This requirement is part of the information collection (OMB Control Number 1218-0233) and is open for public comment through November 16, 2026.
Keep Inspection Records
If your business handles rigging gear, you must develop and maintain inspection records for that equipment under the OSHA information-collection requirements. The ICR is identified by OMB Control Number 1218-0233 and is subject to public comment until November 16, 2026.
Retain Proof-Testing Certificates
Businesses using rigging equipment must retain proof-testing certificates for that equipment as part of the OSHA information collection. The paperwork package is submitted to OMB under Control Number 1218-0233 and comments are due by November 16, 2026.
Paperwork Burden Estimates and Deadline
OSHA estimates 115,829 respondents and 263,953 total responses, with a total estimated annual time burden of 49,160 hours and total estimated annual other costs of $0 for this information collection (OMB Control Number 1218-0233). The OMB will consider written comments on this ICR received on or before November 16, 2026.
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