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South Carolina OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries Beginning February 1

Post OSHA 300Beginning February 1, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year. According to LLR' Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), employers are only required to post the Summary (OSHA Form 300A) -- not the OSHA 300 Log -- from Feb.1 to Apr. 30, 2010.

The summary must list the total numbers of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2009 and were logged on the OSHA 300 form. Employment information about annual average number of employees and total hours worked during the calendar year is also required to assists in calculating incidence rates. Companies with no recordable injuries or illnesses in 2009 must post the form with zeros on the total line. All establishment summaries must be certified by a company executive. Read More South Carolina OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries Beginning February 1

Graphic of thermometerOSHA Offers Tips to Protect Employees During Cold Weather

With cold weather upon us, OSHA is encouraging employers and employees to take necessary precautions to prevent and treat cold-related health problems. Employees who work outside are especially vulnerable. Read More OSHA Offers Tips to Protect Employees During Cold Weather

Participate in LLR's Annual Safety Awards

Safety Awards

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation would like to invite companies to participate in the 2009 Safety Achievement Awards program.
The program recognizes a firm's efforts to reduce recordable occupational injuries and illnesses during the past year.Read More Participate in LLR's Annual Safety Awards

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Did you know?

The South Carolina Fire Academy began offers basic firefighter training to 16 & 17 year olds via the Learning for Life, Boy Scout Explorer Program. Upon completion of the program and attaining the age of 18, participants can work as volunteer and career firefighters. The program, developed in cooperation with the South Carolina Fire Chiefs Association and the South Carolina Firefighters Association, will help meet the critical shortage of firefighters in rural areas of the state.

The S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is pleased to provide various publications in portable document format (PDF). You will need Adobe Reader to view and print these publications.