OSHA News Update
January 18, 2023
Guards and devices need to be compatible with a machine’s operation and designed to ensure safe operator use. Safeguards should be designed with the machine operator in mind as a guarding method that interferes with the operation of the machine may cause employees to override it. All machine safeguards need to be properly designed, constructed, installed, used and maintained in good operating condition to ensure maximum employee protection. Visit OSHA’s Machine Guarding webpage for more information and resources.
OSHA Reminds Employers to Submit Injury and Illness Data
OSHA is reminding employers that they must submit Form 300A data for 2022 electronically by March 2, 2023. Establishments under Federal OSHA jurisdiction can use the ITA Coverage Application to determine if they are required to electronically report their injury and illness information to OSHA. Establishments under State Plan jurisdiction should contact their State Plan. Employers must connect their Injury Tracking Account to a Login.gov 
account to submit their 2022 workplace injury and illness data. Watch the video to learn how.
OSHA Announces Civil Penalties Increases
OSHA has announced changes to civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $145,027 per violation to $156,259 per violation.
 
Visit the OSHA Penalties page and read the final rule to learn more.
OSHA Fines Retailers for Standards Violations
Amazon fined for failure to record and report worker injuries and hazards. OSHA cited Amazon during inspections at six warehouse facilities in five states for failing to properly record work-related injuries and illnesses. This is part of an ongoing investigation.
 
$15 million in fines and counting – Dollar General continues to flaunt workplace safety. OSHA cited a Dollar General in Georgia for fire and electrical hazards.
Spotlight on Upcoming OSHA Classes
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
SACRAMENTO, CA | Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Las Vegas, NV | February 1-3

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
SACRAMENTO, CA | FEBRUARY 6-9
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (ZOOM)
Class sizes are limited to support the health and safety of all participants. Proof of vaccination status NO LONGER required for IN-PERSON classes.
In Region IX OSHA numbered Virtual, Instructor-Led classes offered via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. Call 866-936-6742 if you are unsure if this applies to you.