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REMINDER: Written Safety Program Update and the Safety Summary Form

Written by Brian Duplessis, ASP, Loss Prevention Supervisor | Dec 18, 2024 4:45:42 PM

In January 2013, the statute changed and now requires the Safety Summary Form (SSF) to be filed with the NH Department of Labor (DOL) only one time. Employers who have filed a Safety Summary Form from 2011 or later are not required to file it again.

However, employers with 15 or more employees who have never filed, or are unsure, should file one immediately. The Safety Summary form is available here, or on the NH DOL website, and it can be faxed or e-mailed back to the department. The Safety Summary Form is a synopsis of the NH DOL required written safety program.

In lieu of filing the SSF, employers must review and update the written safety program by the employer at least every two years. The owner should sign and date an original copy of the updated program and have it available for NH DOL inspectors should they inquire. 

If you have any questions or need assistance with the Safety Summary Form or developing a written safety program for your business, please contact NHADA Loss Prevention at safety@nhada.com or call 603-224-2369.