Updated COVID-19 Illinois OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping for Local Governments
Recently, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) published updated reporting requirements and recordkeeping guidance for Illinois state and local government employers regarding COVID-19 workplace exposures. Reporting Requirements In addition to the requirement for state and local government employers to report all work-related fatalities within eight (8) hours and all work-related hospital admissions, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours to Illinois OSHA by calling (217) 782-7860, employers now must report a COVID-19-related fatality, if the fatality occurs within 30 days of exposure at work. Employers must also report any COVID-19-related hospital admission within 24 hours of exposure at work. Upon a reported case of COVID-19, Illinois OSHA may investigate. If the investigation reveals or clearly identifies a work-related exposure, Illinois OSHA will review the circumstances of the exposure to determine if a violation of the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Act o...