California Employers Required to Post 2009 Workplace Injuries

All California employers were recently reminded by Cal/OSH of the requirement to post a list of job-related injuries and illnesses occurring at their workplaces during 2009. The notification must be posted at the employers’ places of business from February 1 through April 30, 2010 for employee review.

Employers are required to use form 300A (www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/oshalog300.pdf) to report the number of injuries each year, even if no work-related injuries occurred. The information must include the nature of the injury or illness, the severity of the work-related incidents and the number of days the affected employees missed work.

Employers with 11 or more employees, except those covered in the California low-hazard establishments in retail, services, finance and real estate sectors, must display form 300A wherever employee notices are usually posted.

“The mandatory Cal/OSHA log helps employers identify recurring problems and eliminate them,” said John Duncan, director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “Employers needing additional assistance in improving their safety programs can contact our Cal/OSHA Consultation unit for a free assessment.” (workersxzcompxzkit)

Employers who want to learn more about posting requirements and how to reduce workplace injuries can get information at www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.html

Author Robert Elliott, executive vice president, Amaxx Risks Solutions, Inc. has worked successfully for 20 years with many industries to reduce Workers' Compensation costs, including airlines, health care, manufacturing, printing/publishing, pharmaceuticals, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. He can be contacted at: Robert_Elliott@ReduceYourWorkersComp.com or 860-553-6604.

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