Workplace Safety and Health News Alert

OSHA PROPOSES TO DELAY COMPLIANCE DATE FOR ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTING INJURY, ILLNESS REPORTS

June 27, 2017

For clients and friends of Jackson Kelly PLLC
Volume 13, Number 12
©2017 Jackson Kelly PLLC 

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a delay in the electronic reporting compliance date of the rule, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, from July 1, 2017, to December 1, 2017. If extended, employers would not have to electronically submit their injury and illness logs until December 1, 2017.

OSHA invites the public to comment on the proposed deadline extension. Comments may be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov, the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal, or by mail or facsimile. See the Federal Register notice for details. The deadline for submitting comments is July 13, 2017.
 

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICE GROUP
Denver, Colorado

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Karen L. Johnston
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