Federal Register #OSHA20100025

OSHA seeks public comments on extending OMB approval for hydrostatic testing recordkeeping requirements for portable fire extinguishers

OSHA, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on extending OMB approval for information collection related to hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers. - Government Buyer: - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Department of Labor - Purpose: - Extension of OMB approval for information collection requirements under Hydrostatic Testing Provision (29 CFR 1910.157(f)(16)) - Requirements: - Maintain certification records for hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers - Records must include inspection date, tester's signature, and extinguisher serial number or identifier - Focus on reducing paperwork and respondent burden - Notable decrease in estimated burden hours and capital costs due to fewer extinguishers requiring testing - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory information collection extension request - OSHA requests feedback on necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection

Description

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comments on the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard. This provision requires employers to develop and maintain certification records of hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers to ensure they are in safe operating condition. The certification records must include the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the test, and the serial number or identifier of the fire extinguisher tested. The purpose is to reduce workers' risk of death or serious injury by ensuring fire extinguishers operate properly when needed.

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