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OSHA Recordkeeping

OSHA Recordkeeping. Rules and forms took effect January 1, 2002; Form 300 newly revised for January 1, 2004 Importance of records Critical indicators Starting point to identify problems Nationwide impact. Recordkeeping History. Recordkeeping required since 1971

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OSHA Recordkeeping

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  1. OSHA Recordkeeping • Rules and forms took effect January 1, 2002; Form 300 newly revised for January 1, 2004 • Importance of records • Critical indicators • Starting point to identify problems • Nationwide impact

  2. Recordkeeping History • Recordkeeping required since 1971 • Final rule published January 19, 2001 • January 1, 2002 effective date • January 1, 2003 – New hearing loss recording criteria effective • January 1, 2004 – Revised forms to incorporate hearing loss column

  3. Recordkeeping Goals • Improve data • Simplify forms and requirements • Maximize use of computers • Improve employee involvement • Protect privacy

  4. Am I Covered? • You must report fatality or hospitalization of 3 or more employees • If you have 10 or fewer employees, normally do not have to keep records • If you are in an exempt low-hazard industry, normally do not have to keep records

  5. What is Recordable? • New work-related injuries and illnesses: • Death • Days away from work • Restricted work or transfer to another job • Medical treatment beyond first aid • Loss of consciousness • Diagnosis of a significant injury/illness by a physician or other licensed health care professional • Certain conditions, (colds, flu, blood donations) are not recorded

  6. Other New Elements • Count calendar days for days away or days restricted • Record all injuries from needles and sharps contaminated by another person’s blood or other potentially infectious material • Record cases for any worker removed from work under the provisions of an OSHA standard

  7. Forms • New forms • 300 Log (Newly revised for use 1/1/2004) • 301 Incident Report • 300A Summary (Newly revised for posting February, 2005) • Privacy protections for workers • Don’t enter name for sensitive cases • Keep separate identity list

  8. Employee Involvement • Set up system for reporting injuries and illnesses and inform employees • Workers and their representatives have a right to review the 300 Log • Workers, former workers and their representatives can get copies of Form 301 for their own injuries or illnesses

  9. State Programs • States that operate their own job safety and health programs will be adopting comparable rules

  10. For More Information • For more information and the latest updates about the new recordkeeping rule, go to OSHA’s website: www.osha.gov

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