2017 NSC Congress & Expo

OSHA's E-Recordkeeping & Anti-Retaliation Rule: Key Tips on Building Effective Programs (Room 126)

OSHA’s controversial final rule on electronic recordkeeping is now in effect and requires program changes and significant worker training, in addition to submission of injury/illness data electronically to the agency for public review. The anti-retaliation provisions affect injury reporting protocols, safety incentive programs, disciplinary systems and even post-accident drug testing. This session will explain what constitutes discrimination against injured workers, what key elements should be in a “reasonable” injury reporting and drug testing program, how safety incentive programs can be legally structured, and how to defend against costly citations that can arise under the new rule.