Risk Briefs

OSHA Update: More employers will be required to electronically report injury & illness data under new final rule

by Anita Byer
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">OSHA Update: More employers will be required to electronically report injury & illness data under new final rule</span></strong></big>
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published a final rule that creates a new injury and illness reporting requirement for employers operating in certain industries. As of January 1, 2024, establishments with 100 or more employees operating in designated high-hazard industries must electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA once a year.
Posted in HR, osha, workers compensation, Workplace Safety

OSHA Imposes Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy on Employers with 100+ Employees

by Martin Salcedo
<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">OSHA Imposes Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy on Employers with 100+ Employees</span></strong></big>
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a new emergency temporary standard to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. How will this affect your workplace?
Posted in covid, EPLI, mandate, osha, vaccine