OSHA’s illness-recording requirement doesn’t apply to mental illnesses, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court has ruled that OSHA's requirement for employers to record work-related illnesses does not apply to mental health conditions. The 5th Circuit decision came from a case involving an ExxonMobil refinery explosion and fire in Texas.

New Orleans — A federal appeals court has struck down an OSHA requirement for employers to record work-related mental illnesses. The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit stemmed from a December 2021 explosion and fire at an ExxonMobil oil refinery in Baytown, TX. Four workers…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.