The New OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations: What You Need to Know Now to Stay Compliant

WHY ATTEND

This presentation will cover what you really need to know about the latest developments with OSHA’s E-Recordkeeping rule, which was finalized in January 2019, and mandatory reporting requirements, including OSHA 300/301 logs. We’ll review how to maintain records in a way that minimizes your company’s legal liability. You’ll also learn about OSHA’s “immediate reporting” requirement, and the potential for sanctions arising from retaliation against injured workers.

This program is a must for anyone who touches the OSHA recordkeeping process—including HR professionals, safety managers, and supervisors responsible for recording and reporting employee injuries. The update on the new rule will also address OSHA’s revised policy from October 2018 on safety incentive programs, discipline, and post-injury drug testing.

Adele Abrams, Esq. – a nationally recognized expert on workplace safety law – will cover OSHA E-filing requirements, what must be included on logs in terms of recordable injuries/illnesses, which must be immediately reported to OSHA, and how Section 11(c) protections against whistleblower retaliation have been codified and can now result in penalties of up to $132,598.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will get sound legal advice on issues including:

• How reporting and recording requirements vary based on the size and NAICS of the employer’s worksite
• How long mandatory records must be maintained, and when OSHA can issue citations
• If and when disciplinary records must be shared with OSHA, and how 29 CFR 1904 and Section 11(c) overlap in terms of worker protections
• Which injuries are likely to trigger inspections, and how OSHA will use the new information submitted electronically for its revamped site-specific targeting program
• How you can still legally drug test injured workers, and design safety incentive programs, without fear of violating OSHA requirements

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CSMP, is nationally recognized as a leading authority on occupational and mine safety and health. She is president of the Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC, with offices in the DC area, Denver, and WV. Ms. Abrams is both an attorney and Certified Mine Safety Professional, who has led hundreds of accident investigations, and represents employers in OSHA and MSHA litigation. Ms. Abrams is a frequent author on safety, health and legal compliance issues. She also co-authored several books including the widely reviewed "Construction Safety Management and Engineering" textbook and the “Safety Professional’s Handbook.” Ms. Abrams is a regular presenter at prestigious safety conferences like the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), where she specializes in providing real-world solutions to real-world problems.

Certification

This program has been approved for 1.0 recertification credit hour(s) through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) & Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).