OSHA Delays Enforcement Date for New Workplace Injury and Illness Reporting Rule

Seyfarth Synopsis: After a lawsuit was filed against OSHA challenging its May 2016 retaliation and recordkeeping rule, OSHA announced a three month delay in the rule’s effective date.

 

OSHA announced yesterday that it has delayed the effective date for enforcement of its new rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses (Rule), 81 Fed. Reg. 29624 (May 12, 2016). “Originally scheduled to begin Aug. 10, 2016, enforcement will now begin Nov. 1, 2016.”

 

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