Hazard Alert ! Don ’ t Ignore OSHA ’ s Updated Electronic Submission Requirements for Employers
Effective January 1 , 2024 , the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ’ s ( OSHA ) new record-keeping rulewill now require employers with 100 or more workers in OSHA ’ s “ highest hazard ” industries to electronically file additional injury and illness documents . These industries include manufacturing , retail , health care , performing arts , amusement parks , transportation , and delivery services .
Previously , establishments with 20 to 249 employees in certain high-hazard industries were required to electronically submit information from their Form 300A annual summary to OSHA once a year .
In addition , all establishments with 250 or more employees were also required to electronically submit information from their Form 300A annual summary to OSHA once a year . The Form 300A is the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses that must be signed by a corporate representative and posted at the work site from February 1 to April 30 of the following year . Form 300 is the log of work-related injuries and illnesses that provides more detailed information about each injury and / or illness that occurred at an establishment each year , including employee names , job titles , and injuries / illnesses and whether
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