New OSHA Recordkeeping Rules

November Chapter Meeting

Topic:  New OSHA I&I Recordkeeping Rules

Did you know that OSHA has new rule, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2017?  This new rule requires certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness data that they are already required to record on their onsite OSHA Injury and Illness forms. Analysis of this data will enable OSHA to use its enforcement and compliance assistance resources more efficiently. Some of the data will also be posted to the OSHA website. OSHA believes that public disclosure will encourage employers to improve workplace safety and provide valuable information to workers, job seekers, customers, researchers and the general public. The amount of data submitted will vary depending on the size of company and type of industry.

Join us on November 11 to learn more about this new rule and how it might impact your organization.

Speaker:  John Newquist

John Newquist is an independent safety trainer, author, and consultant He has been interviewed for safety expertise and OSHA insight by NPR, BNA, Safety + Health Magazine, Mother Jones, and several more. He works with numerous companies to address their OSHA and safety compliance needs. John was Region V’s Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs from 2005-2012. He was responsible for administrating the Region’s Training and Outreach programs, Susan Harwood grants, State Plans and Consultation Grants, and Voluntary Protection Program. He has a BS in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Masters of Science in Industrial Management from Northern Illinois University. He is a Certified Safety Professional. He was a founding member of the ANSI Z359 Standards Committee which is the Safety Requirements for Fall Arrest Systems. He created and taught the first OSHA Training Institute Fall Arrest Course and the Process Safety Management Classes at the OSHA Training Institute. He has taught hundreds of safety seminars across the country including the National VPPPA, Construction Safety Conference, American Society of Safety Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, and numerous Building Trade Councils. He worked for OSHA from 1983-2012 and was also the Area Director of the Peoria Area Office. He also currently teaches safety classes at the Construction Safety Council.