Electronic Submission of Injury and
Illness Records to OSHA

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. 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

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