Compliance Cost Estimation and Economic Impact Assessment for the Proposed Federal Standard Regulating Conveyors

摘要

Estimates are given on the cost of complying with the proposed standard on the use of conveyors in general industries or of complying with alternate provisions. The thirteen industry groups studied included meat products, canned fruits and vegetables, bakery products, beverages, sawmills, millwork, veneer, plywood, newspapers, paperboard boxes, iron and steel foundries, fabricated structural metal, motor vehicle assembly, wholesale groceries and retail groceries. Possible changes are assessed in price, output, employment, and market structure due to the costs of compliance with the proposed conveyor regulations. Costs are estimated by provision and by industry. The provisions include safer practices in the following areas: pretesting procedures, riding conveyors, househeeping, guard removal, roped-off repair areas and repair and maintenance procedures. Training conveyor workers in safe procedures and providing protected cross-overs, drip pans, spill guards, power loss safeguards, emergency stops, and warning devices are also included. Costs are presented for both the proposed and alternative standards. They are listed as installed capital costs, annual capital charge, annual operating cost, and total annualized cost.