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This material is for training purposes only. Its purpose is to inform employers and employees of best practices in occupational safety and health and general OSHA compliance requirements. This material is not a substitute for any provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act or any standards issued by OSHA.
Course Introduction

Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA’s role is

  • to assure the safety and health of America’s workers by:
  • setting and enforcing standards; providing training
  • outreach and education; establishing partnerships, and
  • encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
This online course provides a general overview of a particular topic related to an OSHA regulation. It does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities in OSHA standards or the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or related regulations. Because interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, you should consult current OSHA administrative interpretations and decisions on OSHA compliance requirements.

The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) is used to classify workrelated injuries and illnesses and to note the extent and severity of each case. Under this system, it is essential that data recorded by employers be uniform and accurate to assure the consistency and validity of the statistical data which is used by OSHA for many purposes, including:
  • inspection targeting,
  • performance measurement
  • standards development
  • resource allocation
  • Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) eligibility, and
  • "low-hazard" industry exemptions
The data also aid employers, employees and compliance officers in analyzing the safety and health environment at the employer’s establishment and is the source of information for the OSHA Data Initiative (ODI) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Annual Survey.



Wasn't that exciting? It gets even better! This course will help you, as a supervisor, understand your important safety accountabilities to the employer and obligations to your employees. With this goal in mind, have fun and study hard on this informative online training course. Remember, if you have questions please feel free to send your instructor an email. Tip: Print the course assignment page and keep the assignments handy as you read through the material.

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