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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to continue the Office of Management and Budget's approval for collecting information related to confined spaces in construction sites. OSHA is focused on obtaining feedback about the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of these information requirements. They also want to know how to reduce the burden on employers while ensuring safety standards are met. The public can submit their comments by April 27, 2021, through various methods, including online submissions at regulations.gov.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public comments on its request to extend the approval for information collection related to a pilot study. This pilot study is examining a new safety and health program assessment worksheet, called Draft Revised Form 33 (DRF33), which would replace the existing form. The study, which includes analyses and multiple consultation visits, aims to ensure the new form is a useful and efficient tool for improving workplace safety. OSHA plans to continue the study until 2028 and invites feedback on the necessity, burden, and usefulness of the data collection.

OSHA has officially decided to expand the recognition of SGS North America, Inc., allowing it to operate as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) at six new testing sites. These sites are located in Belgium, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and Korea, with one new testing standard also included in the expansion. The decision follows thorough reviews and applications by SGS, with conditions requiring SGS to notify OSHA about any major changes in its operations. The recognition ensures that SGS can perform testing and certification of products to meet OSHA standards.

OSHA has expanded its recognition of UL LLC, allowing UL to include an additional test site in Uiwang, South Korea, as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision follows an application from UL and an on-site review conducted by OSHA that addressed any nonconformances. The expansion means UL can now perform product testing and certification at the new site, with conditions that require UL to notify OSHA of any significant changes to its operations. This expansion is effective from December 27, 2024.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has applied to expand their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This expansion involves adding fourteen more test standards to the scope of their recognized capabilities. OSHA is currently reviewing the applications and is seeking public comments on whether TUV Rheinland meets the requirements for this recognition expansion. Comments and requests for more time to comment should be submitted by February 18, 2021.

OSHA is asking for public comments on their proposal to continue requiring certain paperwork for the Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard. This is to make sure that information collection about workplace safety meets certain standards and doesn't become a burden for businesses, especially small ones. They are also planning to increase the estimated paperwork hours due to a rise in workers involved. Comments can be submitted online by May 19, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend a rule approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This rule involves requirements for construction sites to post emergency phone numbers and specify maximum floor load limits to ensure safety. OSHA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of these requirements on businesses, especially concerning the paperwork involved. The comment period runs until January 31, 2025, and interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or by other means outlined in the notice.

OSHA has announced that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has requested to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow CSA to include four additional testing standards within its scope. OSHA has made a preliminary finding that CSA meets the requirements for this expansion and invites the public to comment by March 10, 2021. The final decision will be made by the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health after considering the public comments.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public feedback on its plan to extend the approval of the information collection requirements found in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the harmful health effects of inorganic arsenic exposure. OSHA is particularly interested in public comments on whether these requirements are necessary, the accuracy of the estimated costs and time involved, and ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

OSHA announced UL LLC's application for expanding its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). UL requested to add 14 test standards to its scope, for which OSHA has made a preliminary decision to grant the expansion. In addition, OSHA proposed adding eight new test standards to its program's list and is seeking public comments on these matters until March 10, 2021. Comments and requests can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with more information available on the OSHA website.