OSHA’s New Electronic Submission Requirements (SNF/AL)

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s final rule, “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses,” took effect January 1, 2024. It does not change what information LTC providers are currently tracking. It only changes what forms organizations with 100 or more employees must now submit to OSHA.

The details: Nearly all long-term care providers are already required to maintain OSHA 300 Logs, Form 301 and Form 300A. For the last several years, providers have had to submit the 300A summary form to OSHA. However, OSHA’s new final rule now requires LTC providers with 100 or more employees to electronically submit OSHA 300 Logs and Form 301, in addition to the 300A summaries that are already submitted electronically. 

If you are not sure if your facility is covered by these additional requirements, see OSHA’s ITA Coverage Application. Covered facilities must electronically submit their OSHA injury and illness data 300 Logs, Form 301 and Form 300A by March 2.

AHCA/NCA will host a live web event on February 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST to discuss the new electronic submission requirements. The webinar will also cover old requirements, such as continuing to maintain COVID-19 Logs, the difference between workers’ compensation and OSHA, recordkeeping best practices, and other key reminders. Registration is $25. AHCA/NCAL member login is required.