Site-Specific Targeting 2016 (SST-16) Program
In the good old days, OSHA inspections primarily occurred for one of four reasons:
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Employee Complaints
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Severe Accidents
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Observed OSHA Violations (e.g.: inspector observes an issue on a construction site)
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Random Inspection (a statistical likelihood once every 200 years)
The change from a “reactive” to a “proactive” philosophy represented a significant and important departure from the way they have historically conducted business. To identify the country’s most dangerous companies to work for, OSHA formed the Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Inspection Program. Each year they produce a SST list of employers, Each year they produce a SST list of employers, commonly referred to as the “Hit List.”
OSHA has not published such a list since 2013. But, they just published the 2018 list and it did not get much coverage and is hard to find. As a matter of fact, it is almost impossible to find it or any notice about it all.
The link below provides and automatic download of the Directive 18-01 (CPL 02)
OSHA launches program to target high injury and illness rates
Site-Specific Targeting program will target high-injury-rate companies for inspection.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is initiating the Site-Specific Targeting 2016 (SST-16) Program using injury and illness information electronically submitted by employers for calendar year (CY) 2016. The program will target high injury rate establishments in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors for inspection.
Under this program, the agency will perform inspections of employers the agency believes should have provided 300A data, but did not for the CY 2016 injury and illness data collection. For CY 2016, OSHA required employers to electronically submit Form 300A data by December 15, 2017. The CY 2017 deadline was July 1, 2018; however, employers may still provide this information to the database.
Going forward, establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with 20-249 employees that are classified in specific industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses will be required to provide this information each year by March 2.
OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program offers employers with up to 250 workers with free, confidential safety and health advice on complying with OSHA standards, and establishing and improving safety and health programs.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.
For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
Download the OSHA Directive
Author: Deborah Grow, Safety Consultant
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In the good old days, OSHA inspections primarily occurred for one of four reasons:
Employee Complaints
Severe Accidents
Observed OSHA Violations (e.g.: inspector observes an issue on a construction site)
Random Inspection (a statistical likelihood once every 200 years)
The change from a “reactive” to a “proactive” philosophy represented a significant and important departure from the way they have historically conducted business. To identify the country’s most dangerous companies to work for, OSHA formed the Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Inspection Program. Each year they produce a SST list of employers, Each year they produce a SST list of employers, commonly referred to as the “Hit List.”
OSHA has not published such a list since 2013. But, they just published the 2018 list and it did not get much coverage and is hard to find. As a matter of fact, it is almost impossible to find it or any notice about it all.
The link below provides and automatic download of the Directive 18-01 (CPL 02)
Site-Specific Targeting program will target high-injury-rate companies for inspection.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is initiating the Site-Specific Targeting 2016 (SST-16) Program using injury and illness information electronically submitted by employers for calendar year (CY) 2016. The program will target high injury rate establishments in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors for inspection.
Under this program, the agency will perform inspections of employers the agency believes should have provided 300A data, but did not for the CY 2016 injury and illness data collection. For CY 2016, OSHA required employers to electronically submit Form 300A data by December 15, 2017. The CY 2017 deadline was July 1, 2018; however, employers may still provide this information to the database.
Going forward, establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with 20-249 employees that are classified in specific industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses will be required to provide this information each year by March 2.
OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program offers employers with up to 250 workers with free, confidential safety and health advice on complying with OSHA standards, and establishing and improving safety and health programs.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.
For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
Download the OSHA Directive
Author: Deborah Grow, Safety Consultant
Need help with Safety? Let’s schedule a free consultation!
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