OSHAcademy Online Safety eTraining Network Course 708 - OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Introduction

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This material is for training purposes only to inform the reader of occupational safety and health best practices and general compliance requirements and is not a substitute for provisions of the OSH Act of 1970 or any governmental regulatory agency.

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 work-related 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.

Note: In September, 2009 OSHA announce Recordkeeping as the focus of new National Emphasis Program (NEP) to determine the accuracy of injury and illness data recorded by employers. The NEP involves inspecting occupational injury and illness records prepared by businesses and enforcing regulatory requirements when employers are found to be under-recording injuries and illnesses. See the directive for more information.

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: Review each module's quiz and look for the answers as you read through the material.

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