OSHA Form 300 Log

What is the OSHA Form 300?

By Tim Clark - March 25, 2021

Employers with 10 or more fulltime workers must keep an annual log of all work-related injuries and illnesses, according to OSHA law. This log is what's known as the OSHA Form 300.

This form must be used by employers to keep a record of all reportable injuries and illnesses that occur within the workplace, as well as where and when they happen, the nature of incident, the name and job title of the employee who was injured or became sick, and the number of Days Away from work (or if their work was restricted or they were moved to a lighter duty job.) It must be posted every year between February 1 and April 30.

 Injuries and Illnesses Reported on the OSHA Form 300:

+ Death 
+ Days Away from Work
+ Restricted Work (or Transfer to Another Job/Position)
+ All medical treatment beyond first aid
+ Loss of consciousness
+ Significant injuries or illnesses diagnosed by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional

Employers must record each injury or illness as a case in the OSHA 300 Log, as well as the Form 301 Incident Report, within 7 calendar (not working) days after the employer receives notice the injury/illness occurred. On the OSHA 300 Log, you must record the categorization of the injury/illness as (1) Injury, (2) Skin Disorder, (3) Respiratory Condition, (4) Poisoning, (5) Hearing Loss, or (6) All Other Illnesses. 

NOTE: Many industrial and manufacturing employers deal with Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) on a regular basis and usually ask if MSDs are reported on the OSHA 300 Log - the answer is Yes! Keep in mind there is no separate column for MSDs on the checklist so they go under "All Other Illnesses".  

Benefits of the OSHA 300 Log

Following OSHA guidelines that require you to log every injury or illness seems like a cumbersome task that only creates more paperwork, but know there are benefits to tracking injuries in your workplace.  

1. By analyzing your 300 Log, you can determine why you are having safety issues and make adjustments.
2. You can more easily determine which location might have greater hazards and prevent future incidents.
3. More easily track year-over-year improvements in safety performance.
4. See which type of activities are more dangerous than others and focus on training and other safety measures
5. Let your workers know from your improvements and adjustments that you care, which can increase loyalty and productivity.
6. Gain access to reporting that will allow you to help during any claims or investigations.
   
   

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