What records must an employer maintain regarding injuries and illnesses?

• A. The OSHA 300A summary posted annually; injury logs kept by employer.
• B. Only the OSHA 300A summary.
• C. Only digital records.
• D. No records are required.

Answer: (A)

OSHA requires employers to keep and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses. The detailed log (OSHA 300) records each incident, while a separate incident report (OSHA 301) is kept for each recordable case. In addition, an annual summary (OSHA 300A) of those injuries and illnesses must be prepared and posted in the workplace. These records must be retained for five years. So the correct approach combines maintaining the injury/illness log and incident reports with posting the annual summary.