November 9, 2001—OSHA has launched an extensive outreach effort to assist the 1.4 million employers required to meet the updated injury and illness recordkeeping rule, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2002. The rule’s definition of “musculoskeletal disorder” (MSD) has been postponed until January 2003.
Assistant Secretary of Labor Henshaw sent a letter to nearly 200 OSHA stakeholders, trade associations, professional societies and unions detailing OSHA outreach efforts including materials available on the web and training sessions planned across the country. In addition, the letter encourages all stakeholders to communicate with their members and help them understand the new rule. He noted the agency’s plans to mail out new recordkeeping forms in early December to 1.4 million employers affected by the rule.
Materials available on OSHA‘s recordkeeping webpage include a brochure to help employers determine if they are covered by the rule, several fact sheets, PowerPoint training programs and downloadable copies of the recordkeeping forms with instructions for completing them. Printed materials will also be available from OSHA’s Publications Office at 202/693-1888.
Based on a story from Safety Currents.
