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OSHA Recordkeeping. New rules and forms take effect January 1, 2002 Importance of records Critical indicators Starting point to identify problems Nationwide impact. Recordkeeping History. Recordkeeping required since 1971 Final rule published January 19, 2001
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OSHA Recordkeeping • New rules and forms take effect January 1, 2002 • Importance of records • Critical indicators • Starting point to identify problems • Nationwide impact
Recordkeeping History • Recordkeeping required since 1971 • Final rule published January 19, 2001 • January 1, 2002 effective date • January 1, 2003 – New hearing loss recording criteria effective • MSD definition delayed until January 1, 2004
Recordkeeping Goals • Improve data • Simplify forms and requirements • Maximize use of computers • Improve employee involvement • Protect privacy
Am I Covered? • You must report fatality or hospitalization of 3 or more employees • If you have 10 or fewer employees, normally do not have to keep records • If you are in an exempt low-hazard industry, normally do not have to keep records
What is Recordable? • New work-related injuries and illnesses: • Death • Days away from work • Restricted work or transfer to another job • Medical treatment beyond first aid • Loss of consciousness • Diagnosis of a significant injury/illness by a physician or other licensed health care professional • Certain conditions, (colds, flu, blood donations) are not recorded
Other New Elements • Count calendar days for days away or days restricted • Record all injuries from needles and sharps contaminated by another person’s blood or other potentially infectious material • Record cases for any worker removed from work under the provisions of an OSHA standard
Forms • New forms • 300 Log • 301 Incident Report • 300A Summary • Privacy protections for workers • Don’t enter name for sensitive cases • Keep separate identity list
Employee Involvement • Set up system for reporting injuries and illnesses and inform employees • Workers and their representatives have a right to review the 300 Log • Workers, former workers and their representatives can get copies of Form 301 for their own injuries or illnesses
State Programs • States that operate their own job safety and health programs will be adopting comparable rules
For More Information • For more information and the latest updates about the new recordkeeping rule, go to OSHA’s website: www.osha.gov