Source: MEATINGPLACE, 3/11/14

AMI filed comments last week opposing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s proposal to require employers to electronically submit to the agency injury and illness information because it does not enhance worker safety and would add costs.

Under the proposal, each establishment with 250 or more employees would have to report quarterly and establishments with 20 or more employees in certain designated industries would have to report annually. The agency also proposed that it be permitted to require any employer to submit more detailed information about specific injuries and illnesses. OSHA also would provide public online access to the injury and illness records purportedly to allow "the public, including employees and potential employees, researchers, employers, and workplace safety consultants, to use and benefit from the data."

AMI argues the proposal will not improve workplace safety and health, will add costs and infringe on privacy.

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