Get the facts on OSHA recording!
Posted by Yvette Morales - Monday, November 19, 2007
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Here are 10 important facts to remember:
- Employers must maintain the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) and the Summary (Form 300A)
- Records must be kept on a calendar year basis
- If an employer has ten or fewer employees, you are NOT required to maintain the OSHA recordkeeping forms
- Record injuries that result in death, loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work activity or job transfer, or medical treatment beyond first aid
- The annual summary (300A Form) must be posted every year from February 1st to April 30th (the year following the year covered by the form)
- An employer must retain the Log and Summary for 5 years following the year to which they pertain
- Employees can request copies of the forms and employers must provide access or copies within the next business day
- Work related deaths must be reported within 8 hours
- Employers do not have to send in completed forms to OSHA unless requested to do so
- Failure to maintain the Recordkeeping Logs and Post Log Summary will result in penalties of approximately $2,000.00
The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers courses in OSHA Recordkeeping.
For additional information, please visit www.ohiobwc.com or www.osha.gov.