Every year beginning February 1st through April 30th, employees must be able to view a copy of previous year's injuries and illnesses in the workplace, and copies of the OSHA 300A Form must be given to those requesting a copy.
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What Is the OSHA 300 Log?
OSHA Form 300 (or the OSHA 300 form) is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.
It's a list where employers keep an official record of all qualifying safety and health incidents that occur in their workplace over the course of a calendar year.
OSHA 300 logs include:
Case number
Employee name
Their job title
Date of injury or onset of illness
Where the event occurred
A description of the injury or illness
Categorization of the most serious outcome (and relevant duration)
Categorization of the injury or illness
Is OSHA 300 Log Required?
OSHA 300 logs are required for most employers. Very small employers and employers in very low-risk industries are exempt from routine recording requirements (but not from reporting requirements).
OSHA 300 log requirements only cover certain kinds of incidents. Employers must record new cases of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses on the OSHA 300 form when they involve:
Death
Days Away from Work (DAFW)
Restricted work or transfer to another job
Medical treatment beyond first aid
Loss of consciousness
A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional
Employers are not legally required to record all injuries and illnesses in the log. Exceptions may include:
Injuries where lost time or restricted activity only apply to the day of the incident
Work-related stress
Assault by a patient or client that doesn't result in any treatment but first aid
Early signs and symptoms of some musculoskeletal disorders
Certain conditions that an employer doesn't accept as work-related, including musculoskeletal disorders and many occupational illnesses (including cancer)
Employers must also fill out Form 301 Incident Report for each recordable injury or illness, containing more details about the case. Employers must complete the OSHA 300 log and the 301 form within seven calendar days of receiving notice of the injury or illness