Are you on the OSHA SST list? Do you know why? Do you know that most companies do not even realize they've made the list? Do you know that when OSHA shows up at your workplace they can/will do a full inspection because you have a "bad accident record"?
There could be a world of difference between OSHA recordable and Worker's Comp claim
Appearing on the list means a high probability of inspection.
These are among the most thorough inspections OSHA conducts and will likely involve more than one inspector who will examine traditional safety hazards as well as occupational health hazards, such as noise and/or exposure to chemicals.
Common reasons companies make the “high injury list” by OSHA
Not all companies are on the list though because they are “dangerous employers.”
While the statistical DART approach seems to make sense, it can penalize companies who don’t understand the reporting requirements, or small employers who may experience several serious injuries in a year causing the DART rate to quickly escalate.
How companies end up on the OSHA “high injury list” for inspections
Inadvertently record injuries not required to be reported on the OSHA 300 log
Incorrectly under report the hours worked in a given year
Not completing the required forms (automatic inclusion on list)
Companies don’t know they are on the list and don’t take corrective action
Many employers assign the task of completing OSHA 300 logs to clerical personnel who may not be familiar with OSHA record-keeping criteria.
We routinely discover employers have adequate safety programs but lack record-keeping expertise resulting in placement on the Hit List.
Let me help by conducting an OSHA log review and conduct training with those staff who manage your worker's compensation and/or OSHA logs.
Author: Deborah Grow, Safety Compliance Specialist, Private Safety Consultant
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