Electronic recordkeeping rule in Congress’ crosshairs
A U.S. House of Representatives measure would nullify OSHA’s new electronic recordkeeping rule, which requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness data that they already record. Under the rule, which was published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2016, all establishments with 250 or more employees in industries covered by the recordkeeping regulation must electronically submit to OSHA injury and illness information from OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301.
A resolution introduced by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-Ala.) would use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to eliminate the rule.