It's time to improve your workplace safety program. Fed-OSHA announced the sweeping new requirement that, beginning in 2017, many employers must electronically provide to the Agency the details concerning the workplace injuries and illnesses kept on their 300 logs. Fed-OSHA will then make this material available for public viewing on its website.

With unrestricted access to this information, your current and potential customers, vendors, and clients will have a comprehensive view of your safety program. If what they see is a poor safety record replete with significant injuries and illnesses, you may lose business opportunities. Safety will play a bigger role in the procurement process than it ever has. Take action.

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