Safety

OSHA Updates: New Submission Requirements for Injury and Illness Records
As of Jan. 1, 2024, employers of a certain size in "high-hazard" industries—including construction—must submit additional information regarding workplace safety.
By Ashley Meredith Strittmatter and Chelsea N. Hayes
August 25, 2023
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by Ashley Meredith Strittmatter
Ashley Meredith Strittmatter - Shareholder, Baker Donelson
by Chelsea N. Hayes
Chelsea N. Hayes - Litigation Associate, Baker Donelson
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