On-site injury, illness, number of days away from work, job transfers
On-site injury needing medical careÂ
Work-related diagnoses case of medical condition or disease whether cancer, fractured bones, chronic or punctured eardrums
Specific-recording criteria: hearing loss, medical removal, sharps injuries, tuberculosisÂ
reporting fatalities and hospitalizations
The information gathered from such records helps OSHA evaluate workplace safety conditions and implement suitable worker protection laws and policies to avoid future work-related injuries and mishappenings.Â
Maintaining and Posting Records
Organizations are requested to maintain records every five years. Each February to April, all the firms and employers post a summary of injuries and accidents. It includes the details of those who used to work at the firm including the currently employed ones. If you want to learn more about maintaining and posting the records check the OSHA website.Â
OSHA First Aid Recordkeeping
OSHA is among the few whistleblower protection and reporting organizations that have been working at the full boom to save lives and protect the well-being of employees in the USA. When it comes to first aid policies, the agency instructs to use a non-prescription medication for the injured worker. Other clauses include:
