Federal Register #2026-10736

OSHA Request for Public Comment on Walking-Working Surfaces Standard Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Labor (DOL), specifically the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), regarding an information collection related to the Walking-Working Surfaces Standard. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of OSHA's information collection requirements for the Walking-Working Surfaces Standard - Standard applies to employers with operations involving ladders, rope descent systems, and unprotected siding and edging - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is requested - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Affected public includes private sector businesses and for-profit organizations - Estimated annual respondents and time burden are provided - DOL seeks authorization for a three-year information collection period - No contract award or purchase is associated with this notice

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection relates to the Walking-Working Surfaces Standard, which applies to employers involved in operations to prevent injury and death among workers working with or near ladders, rope descent systems, and unprotected siding and edging. The public is invited to submit comments on the proposed information collection by June 29, 2026. The DOL seeks authorization for this information collection for three years.

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