Updated OSHA 300 Log Electronic Recordkeeping, Reporting Requirements, Deadlines & Exemptions

Webinar Background & Agenda:

Ensuring compliance with the new OSHA reporting and policy updates should be the highest priority for all employers right now. These updates include crucial changes in how injuries and accidents must be recorded and reported. The requirements stipulate that injury information must be accurately logged and electronically posted on OSHA’s designated website by 2024. Failure to adhere to these requirements can result in significant financial costs and legal issues, including fines, penalties, and potential lawsuits. Employers must understand the detailed aspects of these changes, including the specific types of injuries and accidents that need to be reported, the timelines for reporting, and the format for electronic submissions. Compliance is not just about avoiding fines; it also involves fostering a safer workplace environment, which can lead to fewer accidents and a more productive workforce.

The following will be discussed in detail :

• New requirements on maintenance and preparation of the OSHA 300 log & summary
• New guidelines for Employers to maintain OSHA logs and report electronically
• What is a recordable injury or illness ?
• Electronic posting of injury information to OSHA’s electronic record-keeping website
• Detailed assessment of OSHA’s requirements for reporting certain injuries and fatalities
• Understanding OSHA’s specific anti-discriminatory and prohibited activities
• Utilization of OSHA logs to calculate incident rate benchmarks
• Latest state of affairs at OSHA & Insights into OSHA’s regulatory agenda
• And much more...

Participants in the compliance program will receive comprehensive updates on OSHA's current priorities and its regulatory agenda for 2024. This includes insights into OSHA’s enforcement strategies, new regulatory initiatives, and areas of increased scrutiny. Staying informed about these updates will help employers not only comply with current regulations but also prepare 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.