On July 17, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new final rule that amended its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation. This introduces new electronic reporting requirements for certain employers, which further includes modifications to regulations that pertain to the reporting of work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. (JD Supra)
The newly amended regulation is set to come into effect on January 1, 2024. This follows closely on the heels of two memoranda that OSHA issued just six months ago, signaling an apparent shift in enforcement and increase in penalties for OSHA violations. Consequently, it is anticipated that employers will face concomitantly higher consequences for non-compliance with health and safety regulations.
This change in electronic reporting requirements necessitates a comprehensive understanding on employers’ part to ensure staunch adherence. Therefore, employers who fall under the purview of these new reporting regulations should consider seeking professional legal advice to avoid potential pitfalls associated with non-compliance.
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