The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced new injury and illness reporting requirements, effective 2025, aimed at enhancing workplace safety and transparency. These changes primarily target high-hazard industries, requiring establishments with 100 or more employees to electronically submit detailed data about workplace incidents. Here’s what you need to know about the updated regulations and how to ensure compliance.

Who Is Affected?

The new reporting requirements apply to establishments in designated high-hazard industries with 100 or more employees. This includes sectors such as manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and healthcare, among others. Importantly, these rules extend to both federal OSHA jurisdictions and state-run OSHA-approved programs, ensuring uniformity nationwide.

If your establishment falls within this category, you are now required to electronically submit detailed information from your OSHA Forms 300 and 301 through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by March 2nd of each year, covering incidents from the previous calendar year.

What Must Be Reported?

Under the updated rules, establishments must submit detailed data about every recordable injury and illness, including:

• Date of Incident: When the injury or illness occurred.
• Location: Where the incident took place within the workplace.
• Severity: The nature and extent of the injury or illness.
• Employee Information: Specific details about the affected individual, including job title and department.

This level of detail is a significant shift from previous requirements, where only Form 300A (the summary of work-related injuries and illnesses) was mandated for electronic submission by many employers.

Why the Change?

OSHA’s goal is to improve workplace safety by increasing transparency and accountability. By collecting more granular data, OSHA can:

• Identify patterns and trends in workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Target enforcement efforts on industries and establishments with higher risks.
• Empower employers to proactively address safety concerns.

The new requirements also aim to provide better insights into workplace hazards, fostering a safer environment for employees.

How PSS Can Help

At Pearson Safety Solutions, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex OSHA requirements. Our experts are here to support you every step of the way. Stay ahead of the curve and maintain compliance with OSHA’s evolving standards.

To learn more about the 2025 reporting requirements and how PSS can assist your organization, contact us at info@pearsonsafety.com today or visit pearsonsafety.com.