OSHA has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to submit their injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics annually. The data will be analyzed by OSHA and help the agency provide appropriate training and inspection programs.
Additionally, the rule restates that volunteers are considered employees of federal agencies and will provide information regarding how volunteer injuries and illnesses should be reported. It also clarifies recording requirements for contracted workers.
Find more information about these and other changes to the recordkeeping rule here.
A Blog From the American Society of Safety Engineers