OSHA Form 300

OSHA Form 300, also known as the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, is a recordkeeping document used by employers to log serious work-related injuries and illnesses. It helps OSHA and employers track workplace safety incidents, identify hazard patterns, and improve safety programs. The form includes details such as the nature of the injury or illness, the affected body part, and the date of the incident. Employers are required to maintain this log throughout the year and post a summary (OSHA Form 300A) annually in a visible location.

Key Facts

• Purpose: Records all work-related injuries and illnesses that meet OSHA’s recording criteria.‍
• Requirement: Mandatory for most employers with more than 10 employees, with some industry exemptions.‍
• Information Included: Date of injury, employee name, nature of injury or illness, and outcome (for example, days away from work).‍
• Annual Summary: Employers must prepare OSHA Form 300A summarizing the year’s incidents and post it publicly.‍
• Retention: Records must be kept for at least five years.

1. What is OSHA Form 300 used for?

To document and track workplace injuries and illnesses.

2. Who must maintain OSHA Form 300?

Most employers with more than 10 employees, except for certain low-risk industries.

3. What types of incidents must be recorded?

Work-related injuries or illnesses resulting in medical treatment beyond first aid, days away from work, or job restrictions.

4. How long must OSHA 300 records be kept?

For at least five years following the year of the incident.

5. Is the OSHA Form 300 publicly available?

The annual summary (Form 300A) must be posted publicly; the detailed Form 300 is typically confidential.