As we discussed in a previous post (linked here), many employers have recordkeeping and other annual compliance obligations under Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations. Employers have a February 1, 2025, deadline to complete, certify and post a Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (i.e., OSHA Form 300-A) that occurred last year. The summary must remain posted through April 30, 2025.Continue Reading Reminder: Approaching Deadline to Post Last Year’s Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Employers need to be prepared to post required workplace injury and illness information by February 1, 2025.

Pursuant to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, unless an industry-specific exemption applies, employers with 10 or more employees must keep a Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (i.e., OSHA Form 300) and must complete an Injury and Illness Incident Report (i.e., OSHA Form 301) for each recordable injury or illness.Continue Reading Approaching Deadline to Post Last Year’s Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

The U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement of the final rule concerning Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) inspections has employers ringing alarm bells.  Set to take effect on May 31, 2024, the rule amends 29 C.F.R. § 1903.8(c) and makes significant changes to who is eligible to accompany OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (“CSHO”) during workplace inspections, which are commonly referred to as “walkarounds.”Continue Reading Navigating the New OSHA Walkaround Rule