OSHA 300 Log - Prepare to Post!

Posted on January 27, 2012

It’s that time of year when employers should prepare to have their OSHA Summary Form 300A completed and posted in a conspicuous place for their employees to see. The OSHA Summary contains all of the job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year. It also includes the annual average number of employees and total hours worked during the year to help calculate the employer’s incidence rate. Even companies with no job-related injuries or illnesses to report must write in zeros and post the Summary Form.

When to Post
The OSHA Summary Form 300A should be posted each year from February 1 to April 30.

Where to Post
The OSHA Summary Form 300A should be posted in a common area for all employees to see, such as a break room.

Who is Required to Post
All employers are required to post their OSHA Summary Form 300A with the exception of the following:

Employers with 10 or fewer employees
Employers whose industries are exempt from OSHA’s recordkeeping and posting requirements
- Go here for OSHA's complete listing of exempt industries

Why Employers are Required to Post
OSHA has identified four main reasons why employers should maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses:

Keeping track of work-related injuries and illnesses can help prevent them in the future.
Using injury and illness data helps identify problem areas. The more you know, the better you can identify and correct hazardous workplace conditions.
You can better administer company safety and health programs with accurate records.
As employee awareness about injuries, illnesses, and hazards in the workplace improves, workers are more likely to follow safe work practices and report workplace hazards. OSHA compliance officers can rely on the data to help them properly identify and focus on injuries and illnesses in a particular area.

Where to Find OSHA Forms
To access the OSHA Forms booklet, go here. The Summary (Form 300A) is on page 8 of this 12-page pdf.

For questions about OSHA posting requirements, please contact your Human Resources Consultant at 888-810-8187.

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