Occupational Safety and Health Administration reposted this
Yesterday, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures to make it easier for employers – especially small businesses – to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. The U.S. Department of Labor's new policy increases penalty reductions for small employers, allowing them to invest in resources in hazard abatement to keep workers safe. The update also adds a new 15% penalty reduction for employers who take immediate steps to correct a hazard after it’s identified. The new policies are effective immediately. Open investigations in which penalties have not yet been issued are covered by the new guidance. Updated Small Business Penalty Policy: https://lnkd.in/erhqhRWq