OSHA Update: Electronic Filing Deadlines
Recently, OSHA released an update to the electronic filing deadlines. Deadlines are summarized below.
2018: Deadline for all required forms is July 31, 2018
2019 and on: Deadlines for all required forms is March 2
For more information, please visit the following websites: www.alacompins.com or https://www.osha.gov/injuryreporting
Due to the number of accidents and injuries related to fork truck incidents, on October 1, 2017, OSHA renewed the Region IV Emphasis Program for powered industrial trucks (forklifts and like equipment) for an additional year. Local Emphasis Programs (LEPs) are enforcement strategies designed and implemented at the regional office and/or area office levels. These programs intend to address hazards posing a risk to workers in the office's jurisdiction. Informative mailings, trade show training or speeches at different organizations accompany these LEPs to raise awareness among area employers about the reduction or elimination of targeted hazards. Region IV also renewed the emphasis program for those industries related to automobile and automobile parts manufacturing. This emphasis program will likely be renewed again sometime in 2018 and run through 2019.