Infographic: OSHA’s New Injury Reporting Rule Explained

December 29, 2014 ~ Jack Benton

Beginning on January 1, new requirements for reporting serious work-related injuries and illnesses will take effect. Are you prepared? This BLR infographic shows how to determine whether an injury must be reported to OSHA under the revised rule.
OSHA's New Injury Reporting Rule Explained

OSHA’s New Injury Reporting Rule Explained by Safety.BLR.com

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