Risk Briefs

OSHA Update: More employers will be required to electronically report injury & illness data under new final rule

<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">OSHA Update: More employers will be required to electronically report injury & illness data under new final rule</span></strong></big>
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published a final rule that creates a new injury and illness reporting requirement for employers operating in certain industries. As of January 1, 2024, establishments with 100 or more employees operating in designated high-hazard industries must electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA once a year.

Risk of workplace injuries higher among first-year employees

<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Risk of workplace injuries higher among first-year employees</span></strong></big>
Did you know that the risk of workplace injuries is higher among first-year employees? A recent analysis of workers’ compensation claims by Travelers revealed that an employee’s first year on the job is often the most dangerous.

NOAA predicts above-average hurricane activity for seventh consecutive year

<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">NOAA predicts above-average hurricane activity for seventh consecutive year</span></strong></big>
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its predictions for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. For the seventh consecutive year, forecasters are predicting above-average storm activity.

Great News! Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates Decreasing in 2022

<big><strong><span style="color: #ff9900;">Great News! Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates Decreasing in 2022</span></strong></big>
Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation approved an overall average statewide decrease of 4.9 percent for workers’ compensation premiums beginning January 1, 2022.