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Employers Reminded by Cal/OSHA to Post Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

(February 2, 2010) - All California employees are reminded of their requirement to post at their place of business a list of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred at the workplace during 2009 by the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DIR/DOSH). The list must be displayed from February 1 through April 30 for employee review.

Employers are required to use form 300A 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.

“Employers can use the data to identify injury and illness patterns and make changes to improve their safety program,” said DIR Director John C. Duncan. “It is one of Cal/OSHA’s many efforts to help employers identify recurring problems and eliminate them. Employers needing additional assistance can contact our Cal/OSHA Consultation unit for a free assessment of their safety programs to ensure that they provide a safe and healthful work environment for their workers.”

For More Information Visit - www.dir.ca.gov

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