by Brianna Crandall — August 10, 2016 — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in recent weeks that it is delaying enforcement of the anti-retaliation provisions in its new injury and illness tracking rule to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers. Originally scheduled to begin August 10, 2016, enforcement will now begin November 1, 2016.
Under the rule, employers are required to inform workers of their right to report work-related injuries and illnesses without fear of retaliation; implement procedures for reporting injuries and illnesses that are reasonable and do not deter workers from reporting; and incorporate the existing statutory prohibition on retaliating against workers for reporting injuries and illnesses.
OSHA believes that the public disclosure required under the new injury and illness tracking rule will encourage employers to improve workplace safety and provide valuable information to workers, job seekers, customers, researchers and the general public.
