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Although OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting has always been important from an OSHA compliance perspective, making correct recording and reporting decisions (i.e., not over- or under- recording or reporting) has never been more vital than it is today. We are at a moment in OSHA’s history when the agency is clearly staffing up and ramping up inspections and enforcement generally, and with respect to injury and illness recordkeeping specifically, OSHA is on the precipice of issuing a significant expansion of the injury and illness data required to be submitted to OSHA each year. Indeed, OSHA sent the final Electronic Recordkeeping Rule to OMB for final review, which is the last step in the rulemaking process before the rule is published.
OSHA developed and repeatedly touted its injury and illness recordkeeping program as a “no fault” system, requiring certain injuries and illnesses to be recorded (or proactively reported to OSHA), regardless whether the employer or its safety program could have prevented the injury. In practice, however, recordkeeping data has become another tool OSHA uses to justify enforcement efforts and actions against specific employers or their industries. From publicizing recordkeeping data to “shame” employers, or using the data to target enforcement resources, OSHA has made it essential for employers not to over-record cases; i.e., they must carefully scrutinize each potential recordable injury or illness, rather than erring on the side of recording every close call. Of course, there are also real and growing enforcement risks for under-recording; i.e., failing to record or report cases that should have been recorded or reported.
Accordingly, it is more important than ever before to make sure your organization fully understands the nuances of OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting requirements. |
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Polaris Project
Polaris is the leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. Click here for recommendations and information on how to fight human trafficking. |
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Purchase Textbook
Hospitality Law: Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry is a practical approach to hospitality law focusing on compliance and prevention. |
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Indicators of Drug Usage by Employee
This checklist provides a list of behaviors and actions that can be an indication of drug use by an employee, especially as the behavior/action cumulate.
This checklist is also available in Spanish - find it on the Forms, Checklists, and Procedures page!
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How To Safely Respond To Medical Episodes In A Hotel
This epidemic has heightened concerns about existing protocols for safely responding to medical episodes in a hotel. Thus, it is crucial to educate hotel employees on reasonable and acceptable practices based on what we know and the proper protective equipment that is available as of this writing. |
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Security Experts Say Hoteliers Need Better Preparation for Active Shooter Situations
Hoteliers need to better prepare their U.S. properties against the threat of gun violence, according to industry security consultants. It’s not a topic people are excited to talk about, said Sal Caccavale, principal at Global Hospitality Security Solutions. |
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Questions to Ask As You Rethink Your Job Requirements
No doubt you have job requirements and expectations in place to ensure you hire workers who at least meet your minimum qualifications – but is it time to rethink those preconditions given the changing nature of the workplace? |
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Lodging’s Legal Environment: Two Cases That Illustrate the Vital Importance of Reasonable Care by Hotel Management
...hotels large and small become defendants in lawsuits every day...Regardless of property size, the best defense is always a proactive, preventive-law approach by hotel management. |
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Hotel insurance is pivotal in safeguarding the financial well-being and smooth operations of hotels and other lodging establishments. As an industry that welcomes a diverse range of guests, the hospitality sector faces numerous risks and uncertainties daily. These risks include property damage, liability claims, business interruptions, and incidents involving guests.
To mitigate these potential risks and protect their valuable assets, hotel owners and managers must secure comprehensive insurance coverage tailored to their needs. Therefore, here’s a detailed overview of hotel insurance, covering the key aspects that every hotelier should consider when assessing their insurance requirements, so make sure you check these things out ASAP. |
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