I just recently posted a yearly reminder for contractors of a certain size to electronically file their OSHA form 300A with the government. The electronic reporting of that form is only a portion of all of the recordkeeping requirements your company might be responsible for, so to help with that, Safesite has published “A Short Guide to OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements” on their website.
Safesite’s guide covers a variety of different topics, including but not limited to:
Differences between OSHA Form 300, 300A, and 301
Who is required to keep records
Reporting fatalities and severe injuries and illnesses directly to OSHA
Definition of an OSHA recordable incident
Common recordkeeping mistakes
Overall, it’s an extremely easy to read guide with a ton of great information to help keep you in compliance. One of the biggest mistakes that the guide mentions that companies can make is that they need to keep injury and illness logs for each individual establishment, not just one for the entire company. Even if your company is exempt from filing certain forms electronically, they still need to be kept up-to-date in case they are requested by an OSHA inspector.
You can find the full guide in the link below:
Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.