The Federal Occupational Safety and of Health Act of 1970 (OSHAct) requires most employers* who employ more than ten employees to prepare and maintain records of occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. In addition, from February 1 through April 30, covered employers must post the OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in all workplaces/reporting locations. This form lists the total number of occupational injuries and illnesses that occurred during the previous year and must be posted in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted.
Although not required to be posted, CWA local union leaders and occupational safety and health activists and/or CWA Staff may also request the more detailed OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses and OSHA 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report Log from represented employers. The OSHAct mandates employers provide this information upon (written) request.
*Included in OSHA’s recordkeeping regulation, certain low-hazard employers such as retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate and specific portions of the service industry are exempt from these reporting requirements.