According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Private industry employers in the United States reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Do you know what the requirements are for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses?

Recently, OSHA announced a new proposed rule to address heat stress at work. It is important for employers to recognize that the current lack of an OSHA standard directly addressing heat stress does not mean there is no duty of care to protect employees and prevent heat related injuries and illnesses.