female ehs worker recording an injury or illness on a clipboard

Infographic: Is that injury or illness recordable?

FREE INFOGRAPHIC

If you’ve ever questioned what injuries and illnesses are recordable vs. non-recordable on your OSHA Form 300, short for OSHA Log of Injuries and Illnesses, this infographic will help clarify. In the event that OSHA inspects your workplace for dangers and issues citations, you can be sure they’ll be reviewing your establishment’s injury and illness records, or your OSHA Form 300, so you’ll want to be sure you understand how to properly document. Employers that fail to record injuries and illnesses properly may face heavy fines and increased scrutiny from regulatory authorities.

The importance of recordkeeping

  • Required for OSHA compliance
  • Identify injury and illness trends
  • Can help with uncovering hazards and safety issues not previously addressed

OSHA reporting guidance

Implementing safety plans, procedures, and employee training reduces the likelihood of employee injury or illness. Failing to do so can result in increased workers’ compensation premiums, lost productivity, decreased staff morale, and potential missed work for companies reporting to third-party contractor verification services.