In January 2013, the statute changed and now requires the Safety Summary Form (SSF) to be filed with the New Hampshire Department of Labor (NH DOL) only one time. Employers who have filed an SSF 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 about filing should file one immediately. The SSF may be downloaded from the NH DOL’s website and faxed or emailed back to the department. The SSF 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 SSF or developing a written safety program for your business, please contact NHADA Loss Prevention at safety@nhada.com or call (603) 224-2369.
