Executive Summary
Coverage: All Clients
Effective Date: For Federal OSHA Plan States-January 1, 2015; State OSHA Plans will announce their dates independently but are encouraged to meet the same deadline
Overview: OSHA has revised its reporting requirements for severe injuries
Action Required: We are issuing this second alert as a reminder to Clients to timely report OSHA reportable injuries.
The Details
New Reporting Requirements
OSHA has expanded the reporting requirements for work-related injuries. Under the new rule, employers must report to OSHA:
1. A work-related fatality (occurring within 30 days of the work-related incident) within eight (8) hours of the death
2. The work-related hospitalization requiring the care and treatment of a single employee within 24 hours
3. Any work-related amputation within 24 hours
4. Any work-related loss of an eye within 24 hours
The available methods of reporting by the employer have also been expanded. In addition to calling OSHA’s confidential number (1-800-321-OSHA), or calling the local OSHA Area Office, employers will be able to go to the web portal, which OSHA is developing, to make a report electronically.
Please contact your Risk and Safety Consultant if you have any questions.
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