If your business recently received a letter from OSHA regarding a high Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate, you鈥檙e not alone. OSHA has updated its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program, and letters have been sent to establishments whose injury and illness rates exceed industry averages.
This initiative is part of OSHA鈥檚 data-driven approach to workplace safety enforcement. Using employer-submitted Form 300A data from calendar years 2021鈥�2023, OSHA is identifying businesses that fall into one or more of the following categories:
- High DART rates in 2023
- Upward-trending rates over the past three years
- Failure to submit required data
- Unusually low rates, selected randomly to verify accuracy
What Does an OSHA Letter Mean for Your Business?
Receiving this letter means your establishment has been flagged for potential inspection. While it doesn鈥檛 imply wrongdoing, it does indicate that your injury and illness data is above the national average or trending upward. OSHA鈥檚 goal is to ensure that employers are actively managing workplace hazards and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
Now is the time to take proactive steps. Inspections under the SST program are comprehensive and may include a review of:
- OSHA 300 logs, 300A summaries, and 301 incident reports
- Your safety and health management system
- Hazard controls across all areas of the workplace鈥攏ot just where incidents occurred
Employers should ensure that all documentation is accurate, current, and readily accessible. Just as important, engage employees in safety practices and reinforce hazard awareness throughout your organization.
Take Action Today: Contact USF SafetyFlorida
Whether your business has received a letter from OSHA or you're simply looking to strengthen your safety practices, now is the time to act. USF SafetyFlorida offers free, confidential consultations to help Florida employers prepare for OSHA inspections, enhance their safety and health programs, and reduce injury and illness rates. Don鈥檛 wait for an inspection to catch you off guard鈥攖ake proactive steps today to protect your workforce and ensure compliance. Call us at 866.273.1105 or visit to schedule your consultation and start building a safer, more resilient workplace.
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