Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA
Final rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses
In 2013, OSHA issued a proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses through the electronic collection of establishment-specific injury and illness data to which OSHA currently does not have direct access. The agency held a public meeting in January 2014 and received comments on the proposal. After considering public comments, OSHA issued a final rule on April 29, 2016, that requires certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness data.
The final rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2017, and reporting requirements will be phased in over two years, as follows: