Workplace safety is a fundamental right for all employees. Unfortunately, recent developments may result in a potential cut and reduction in the OSHA workforce and investigations. With potential new White House rollbacks on OSHA inspectors and regulations, ensuring workplace safety is more critical than ever.
New OSHA Protocol for Reporting Requirements
Updated OSHA reporting requirements now require employers with 100 or more employees in designated industries must submit OSHA Forms 300 and 301 electronically annually. Establishments with 20 to 249 employees in specific industries will continue submitting OSHA Form 300A. Additionally, all establishments with 250 or more employees required to keep OSHA records must submit Form 300A annually.
Beginning February 1 through April 30, 2025, please make sure your workplace has the OSHA Form 300A-Annual Summary of Injuries and Illnesses posted at the jobsite to protect our Brothers and Sisters and hold your employer accountable to follow these important requirements and regulations.
The IAM is furthering its protection of our membership through the development of the IAM OSHA Reporting System, in partnership with Schwarz & Schwarz, to provide our members with the resources needed to hold employers accountable by utilizing important OSHA information and regulatory standards to fight the good fight for safe working conditions for our membership.
Recent OSHA updates also require the majority of employers to electronically submit injury and illness data through the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA) Portal by March 2nd each year. This major change in protocol affects how workplace injuries and illnesses are reported, making it essential for union members to stay informed and engaged in the process, as the IAM OSHA Reporting System will ensure that all employers are in compliance with OSHA regulations.
The IAM consistently positions membership to be at the forefront of safety, ensuring proper OSHA reporting record keeping and compliance by our employers. Failure to do so can result in penalties and unsafe working conditions for our fellow Brothers and Sisters.
For more information on OSHA recordkeeping and compliance, visit www.osha.gov/injuryreporting. If you’re part of a union group looking to improve workplace safety, explore how the Schwarz & Schwarz Machinists Reporting System can support your mission.