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OSHA Recordkeeping
New rules and forms take effect January 1, 2002
Importance of records Critical indicators Starting point to identify problems Nationwide impact
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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 MSD definition delayed until January 1,
2004
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Recordkeeping Goals
Improve data Simplify forms and requirements Maximize use of computers Improve employee involvement Protect privacy
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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
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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
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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
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Forms
New forms 300 Log 301 Incident Report 300A Summary
Privacy protections for workers Don’t enter name for sensitive cases Keep separate identity list
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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
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State Programs
States that operate their own job safety and health programs will be adopting comparable rules
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For More Information
For more information and the latest updates about the new recordkeeping rule, go to OSHA’s website:
www.osha.gov