OSHA: New Educational Resource on Injury Recording Requirements for Temporary Workers

Last week as part of an ongoing effort to improve the safety and health of temporary workers, OSHA released an educational bulletin detailing requirements for both staffing agencies and host employers for injury recording of temporary worker injuries and illnesses.

The Recordkeeping Bulletin is the first in a series of guidance materials to be released as part of OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative to raise awareness about OSHA requirements for temporary workers that ensures temporary workers receive the same training and protection as existing workers. According to the agency, this bulletin will help businesses determine who is responsible for recording work-related injuries and illnesses of temporary workers on the OSHA 300 log.

With support of the American Staffing Association, OSHA will continue its effort to produce and provide valuable information for both host employers and staffing agencies on how they can work together to make sure their workers are properly trained and protected.

For more information and resources on temporary workers visit https://www.osha.gov/temp_workers/.