On July 17th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The final rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, and the lengthy list of designated employer categories subject to the new requirements includes aging services providers. Specifically, the new rule will require covered employers with 100 or more employees to electronically submit information to OSHA once a year from their Form 300-Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and Form 301-Injury and Illness Incident Report. These submissions are in addition to the electronic submission of Form 300A-Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, which OSHA already requires. Importantly, OSHA’s announcement explains that the agency will publish some of the data collected on its website “to allow employers, employees, potential employees, employee representatives, current and potential customers, researchers and the general public to use information about a company’s workplace safety and health record to make informed decisions.” LeadingAge staff are reviewing the final rule and will prepare a more detailed summary for members in the coming days.
