New OSHA Log Amendments - Electronic Recordkeeping, Reporting Guidelines, Timelines and Exemptions

Webinar Background & Agenda:

Prioritizing compliance with the recent OSHA reporting and policy updates is essential for all employers at this time. These updates introduce important changes to the processes for recording and reporting injuries and accidents. Employers are required to accurately log injury data and electronically submit it on OSHA’s designated website by 2024. Non-compliance can lead to substantial financial penalties, legal challenges, including fines and potential lawsuits. It is crucial for employers to thoroughly understand the specifics of these changes, such as which injuries and accidents must be reported, the deadlines for reporting, and the format for electronic submissions. Compliance goes beyond avoiding penalties; it contributes to creating a safer workplace, which can result in fewer incidents and a more productive workforce.

The following will be discussed in detail :

• New requirements for maintaining and preparing the OSHA 300 log and summary
• Updated guidelines for employers on maintaining OSHA logs and submitting reports electronically
• Definition and criteria of a recordable injury or illness
• Procedures for electronic posting of injury information on OSHA’s record-keeping website
• In-depth review of OSHA’s requirements for reporting specific injuries and fatalities
• Understanding OSHA’s anti-discrimination policies and prohibited practices
• How to use OSHA logs to calculate incident rate benchmarks
• Current developments at OSHA and insights into their regulatory agenda
• And much more...

Participants in the compliance program will gain thorough updates on OSHA's current priorities and regulatory agenda for 2024. This will include insights into OSHA’s enforcement strategies, upcoming regulatory initiatives, and areas under heightened scrutiny. Keeping informed about these updates will enable employers to not only meet current compliance requirements but also be better prepared for future changes in OSHA policies.

About The Trainer : Joe Aitchison is HRComTraK Managing Principal and Senior Client Advisor. He provides Business & HR client advisory services and HR out-source services nationally.  He is a Human Resource professional with thirty years business management and HR consulting experience.  In addition to working with General Industry clients, he provides services to  multi plant International Tier I Automotive Manufacturing, Hospitality & Gaming, Retail and Food Processing Industries as well as legal, health care, benefit brokers and third party administrators. Mr. Aitchison is recognized as a leader in human resources and has obtained a lifetime certification as a senior professional in human resource management, SHRM – Senior Certified Professional and Healthcare Reform Specialist by the Healthcare Reform Center & Policy Institute. Mr. Aitchison has served on several for profit and not for profit boards.