On May 20, 2025, OSHA issued an updated directive for its Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program, which remains the agency’s primary enforcement initiative for non-construction workplaces with 20 or more employees.
This update reflects a shift in focus based on the most recent injury and illness data submitted via OSHA Form 300A. Safety professionals should be aware that OSHA is now using calendar year data from 2021–2023 to identify facilities for potential inspection.
Key changes in the updated directive include:
- Targeting based on 2023 injury and illness rates.
- Identification of establishments with increasing incident trends — specifically those with rates at or above twice the 2022 private sector average.
- Inclusion of low-rate establishments to verify data accuracy and recordkeeping compliance.
- Inspection of non-responders — those that failed to submit 2023 Form 300A data as required.
This new directive replaces the version issued in February 2023 and reflects OSHA’s continued effort to allocate enforcement resources based on recent injury and illness data.
Safety professionals should verify their OSHA recordkeeping practices and review their submission history to ensure compliance. Accurate data and proactive safety management are critical as OSHA continues refining how it targets inspections.
For more information, review the updated directive.