from SMWB News Alert, Sweeney, Mason, Wilson & Bosomworth, A Professional Law Corporation
All California employers are reminded to post their annual summaries of 2014 work-related injuries and illnesses no later than February 1, 2015 and keep the posting in place until April 30, 2015. Specifically, employers are required to summarize information about every work-related death, and every recordable work-related injury or illness that occurred during the calendar year 2014. More information on the definitions of and requirements for recordable work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses is detailed here.
Such information must be recorded on a workplace posting and be placed in a visible and easily accessible area at each worksite. Employers must post this data even if no workplace injuries occurred. All current and former employees, as well as employee representatives, must be allowed to review any injury or illness that took place at the worksite during 2014. Information about an employer’s posting requirements and how to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses is available here.