What is the OSHA recordkeeping standard?

Under OSHA’s recordkeeping regulation, certain covered employers are required to prepare and maintain records of serious occupational injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log.

Which are the OSHA recordkeeping forms?

OSHA Form 300
The OSHA Form 300 is a form for employers to record all reportable injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace, where and when they occur, the nature of the case, the name and job title of the employee injured or made sick, and the number of days away from work or on restricted or light duty, if any.

What are the 3 classifications of OSHA recordable injuries?

How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness?

• Any work-related fatality.
• Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job.
• Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.

What are the 4 groups of OSHA standards?

There are four groups of OSHA standards: General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture. (General Industry is the set that applies to the largest number of workers and worksites). These standards are designed to protect workers from a wide range of hazards.

What does CFR 1904 cover?

1904.39 – Reporting fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye as a result of work-related incidents to OSHA.

What is OSHA Form 301 MCQ?

Explanation: OSHA Form 301 is an individual incident report that provides added detail about each specific recordable injury or illness.

When should be the form 300A posted?

OSHA 300A Posting Period (Feb 1-Apr 30) Employers that are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) record-keeping rule must post a summary of 2021 work-related injuries and illnesses in a noticeable place from Feb. 1 to April 30.

What is the difference between recordable and reportable?

You’ll notice some overlap between recordable vs reportable events. Basically, if OSHA recordkeeping requirements classify a work-related illness or injury ad reportable, it is also recordable.

What niosh stand for?

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Related Pages. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.