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Avitus Group Launches OSHA Compliance Guide as Multiple Changes Roll Out 8.16; Guide Outlines Steep Increase to OSHA Fines & Public Disclosure of Workplace Injuries Rule
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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) August 23, 2016 -- “Avitus Group makes sure our clients are trained so that they can be in compliance with all of the complex HR laws and aware of OSHA regulations that are constantly changing. Our OSHA Compliance and Recordkeeping Final Rule Guide is designed to help all employers navigate the most recent changes,” says Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker.

"OSHA is increasing penalties by 78% for each safety violation. The hefty inflationary increase could have a huge impact on an employer's bottom line, but it is also designed to encourage a safe work environment for employees.

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“As of August 2, 2016 OSHA is increasing penalties by 78% for each safety violation. The hefty inflationary increase could have a huge impact on an employer's bottom line, but it is also designed to encourage a safe work environment for employees,” says Avitus Group's Denver-based Safety Consultant and Trainer Ramon Barraza.

At the direction of Congress, the Department of Labor has adjusted civil penalties to account for inflation. An inflationary increase had not been made since 1990. For OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it means a 78% increase to any citation issued by the department on or after August 1, 2016 if the related violations occurred after November 2, 2015. There are three types of violations issued by OSHA: Serious, Other-Than-Serious, Posting Requirements; Failure to Abate; and Willful or Repeated. The maximum penalty for the first two categories is going from $7,000 per violation to $12,471 per violation. A Willful or Repeated violation will now cost an employer $124,709 per violation vs. the prior maximum penalty of $70,000. OSHA is set to adjust penalties for inflation each year based on the consumer price index.

In a separate effort to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses, OSHA released a recordkeeping final rule in August 2016 designed to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The final rule becomes effective January 1, 2017 with phased in compliance deadlines spanning from 2017 to 2019 and requires certain employers to publicly report and disclose on the job accidents and injuries.

“OSHA has always required employers to provide workers with worksites free of recognized serious hazards, however, each year there are millions of workers injured on the job. Employers are currently required to record those injuries via the standard OSHA log, but in just a few short months starting in 2017, many of those injuries will be required to be reported publicly via OSHA’s website,” says Avitus Group's California-based Safety Consultant and Trainer Joe Cantu. “This final rule is designed to hold employers accountable, and it targets businesses that are repeat offenders. It also requires OSHA State Plan states like California to adopt requirements that are substantially identical to the requirements in this final rule within 6 months after publication of the rule.”

The final rule requires certain employers to submit the injury and illness information they are already required to record electronically. The requirement applies to establishments with 250 or more employees and requires the establishment to electronically submit information from OSHA forms 300, 300A and 301. Establishments with 20-249 employees classified in certain industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses must electronically submit information from OSHA form 300A. OSHA will post the establishment-specific injury and illness data on its public website and will remove any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) before the data is released to the public.

"OSHA has noted that this new public reporting requirement will only effect change in workplace safety if employees feel they can report injuries and illness without fear of retaliation. One prime example that came up during the discussion of the final rule is post-accident drug testing,” says Avitus Group's Montana-based Safety Consultant and Trainer Christine Webb. “Some companies do use drug testing as a form of retaliation after someone is injured. A good example is if you are in the landscaping business and you get a bee sting, why should you have to be drug tested because you got a bee sting? OSHA does not want employers to use the threat of drug testing to deter an employee from reporting injuries and seeking appropriate medical attention.”

The recordkeeping final rule contains three provisions to promote complete and accurate reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses: Employers must inform employees of their right to report work-related injuries and illnesses free from retaliation; An employer’s procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses must be reasonable and must not deter or discourage employees from reporting; and an employer may not retaliate against employees for reporting work-related injuries.

Avitus Group is a worldwide company that simplifies, strengthens and grows businesses by providing 'back office' support (Payroll, accounting, taxes, recruiting, information technology, human resources and much more.) When a business uses Avitus Group, all of the necessary yet burdensome functions of the business become Avitus Group's responsibility, so the business can focus on what it does best. Avitus Group serves clients nationwide through regional office locations from coast to coast. The company also serves international clients through partner locations in Europe, Canada, China, England, India, Japan and Singapore.

Dianne Parker, Avitus Group, http://avitusgroup.com/, +1 8004542446 Ext: 2070, [email protected]

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Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker
Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker
Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Ramon Barraza
Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Ramon Barraza
Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Joe Cantu
Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Joe Cantu
Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Christine Webb
Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Christine Webb
Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Ramon Barraza Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Joe Cantu Avitus Group Safety Consultant and Trainer Christine Webb

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