Injury and Illness Recordkeeping: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how high-hazard industries must track workplace accidents and the administrative steps required to stay compliant.
This scheme requires certain employers to maintain standardized logs to track workplace accidents and illnesses.
Who it's for
This requirement applies to employers who have ten or more employees and work within high-hazard industries.
What you get
By using this system, businesses maintain a standardized way to track all workplace accidents and illnesses. This helps ensure that safety data is recorded consistently.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee to participate, but it does cost you administrative time. You will need to dedicate staff hours to maintain the logs and ensure all information is kept up to date.
The catch to know
A common mistake is failing to record "near misses." These are incidents where an injury or illness could have happened but did not, and they are important for preventing future serious accidents.
How to apply
- Determine if your industry is classified as high-hazard.
- Check your total employee count to see if you meet the threshold.
- Set up a process for staff to report accidents and illnesses immediately.
- Maintain your injury logs according to the required standards.
For more information, visit the official portal: https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping