Insights from Our Recent OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Webinar
As we kickoff the new year, it’s crucial for employers to grasp the fundamentals of OSHA recordkeeping requirements. During our recent OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting webinar, OneGroup’s Vice President of Risk Management, Megan Coville, delved into the essential aspects of OSHA recordkeeping, severe incident reporting, and electronic data submissions. Here are the key takeaways:
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
Most employers are mandated to maintain OSHA injury and illness records, with some exceptions for small employers and low-hazard industries. There are three primary OSHA forms that employers must maintain: the OSHA 301 Incident Report, the OSHA 300 Log, and the OSHA 300A Annual Summary. Employers need to record work-related injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, restricted work, job transfers, medical treatment beyond first aid, or meet other specified criteria outlined in the OSHA 300 Log Recordability Flowchart.
Severe Incident Reporting
Employers must report to OSHA within 24 hours any work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye. Work-related fatalities must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours, or if they occur within 30 days of a work-related incident. Failure to report severe incidents can result in significant fines.
Electronic Reporting
Large employers who have 100 or more employees and certain sized high-hazard industries are required to report an array of information to OSHA by March 2nd. This data is to be electronically reported through the OSHA Injury Tracking Applicaiton (ITA) and may include information off of all OSHA forms (301, 300, 300A).
Staying Compliant
The OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements can be complex, but employers have resources available to ensure they are compliant with the most up to date changes. If you have any questions about your company’s obligations, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated risk management team.
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