New rules ahead: RIMS

RIMS has advised the risk management community to review and prepare for new rules regarding electronic recordkeeping of workplace injuries. The new rules, released by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), will take effect August 2016.

In 2014, RIMS issued an official comment letter on proposed OSHA rules regarding recordkeeping requirements for workplace injuries.  While the administration did acknowledge the Society’s recommendations as noted in the final ruling, some of the concerns raised by Society were not addressed. RIMS intends to continue to work with the Administration as they develop the final electronic reporting process.

“Risk practitioners are always eager to implement new systems and processes to help streamline their programs and create more transparency for senior leadership and stakeholders,” said RIMS President Julie Pemberton. “RIMS appreciates the work that OSHA has done to make claims reporting more transparent but, like all new systems, there are challenges that risk professionals will need to overcome. We look forward to continuing our work with the agency to ensure that organisations’ ability to effectively and efficiently manage risk are not compromised.”