The public meeting held on the proposal saw many stakeholders concerned that the proposal may create motivation for employers to under-record such incidents and that it would lead to more employers adopting practices that discourage employees reporting incidents.
OSHA is asking for comments on whether to amend the proposed rule to:
- require that employers inform their employees of their right to report injuries and illnesses;
- more clearly communicate the requirement that any injury and illness reporting requirements established by the employer be reasonable and not burdensome;
- provide OSHA an additional remedy to keep employers from taking adverse action against employees who report injuries and illnesses.