1. 1 OSHA Recordkeeping  New rules and forms take effect January 1, 2002  Importance of records Critical indicators Starting point to identify problems Nationwide impact

2. 2 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

3. 3 Recordkeeping Goals  Improve data  Simplify forms and requirements  Maximize use of computers  Improve employee involvement  Protect privacy

4. 4 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

5. 5 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

6. 6 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

7. 7 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

8. 8 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

9. 9 State Programs  States that operate their own job safety and health programs will be adopting comparable rules

10. 10 For More Information  For more information and the latest updates about the new recordkeeping rule, go to OSHA’s website: www.osha.gov