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What is an OSHA 300A?

What is an OSHA 300A?

The OSHA Form 300 is a form for employers to record all reportable injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace, where and when they occur, the nature of the case, the name and job title of the employee injured or made sick, and the number of days away from work or on restricted or light duty, if any.

Who has to post OSHA 300A?

Employers
Employers that are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) record-keeping rule must post a summary of 2020 work-related injury and illnesses in a noticeable place from Feb. 1 to April 30.

What is the difference between OSHA form 300 and form 300A?

The OSHA Form 300 is the part of a federal requirement mainly concerning employee safety in the workplace. OSHA Form 300A is the second page of the OSHA Form 300. The first page which is Form 300 contains a log for work-related injuries and illnesses designed by OSHA.

What is form 300A?

The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) is used to classify work-related injuries and illnesses and to note the extent and severity of each case. At the end of the year, post the Summary in a visible location so that your employees are aware of the injuries and illnesses occurring in their workplace.

Do I have to submit OSHA 300A?

Do I still need to report? Yes, establishments that meet the size and industry reporting criteria must report their Form 300A data even if they experienced no recordable injuries or illnesses during the reference year. Those establishments would report zeroes for their injury and illness counts.

What qualifies as OSHA recordable?

How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness? Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job. Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.

What does OSHA 300A mean in New Jersey?

All references to OSHA forms 300, 300A and 301 shall be deemed to mean New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health (NJOSH) forms 300, 300A and 301. 29 C.F.R. 1904 Subpart B-Scope: New Jersey requires ALL public employers to record and report work-related deaths, injuries or illnesses as contained in this chapter.

When does njosh 300A need to be posted?

NJOSH 300A shows the totals for the categories on the NJOSH 300 log for each year along with information about the hours worked and number of employees at the establishment or site. The log must be posted in a visible location from February 1 through April 30 each year.

When do employers have to post OSHA Form 300A?

Employers who meet the requirements for keeping record of work-related injuries and illnesses must post the OSHA Form 300A from February 1 to April 30 every year. The form must be visible to all staff in the workplace. Employees also have the right to request a copy of the records at any time. Are OSHA 300 logs confidential?

What do you need to know about peosh Act?

The PEOSH Act along with recordkeeping regulations adopted from federal OSHA ( 29 CFR 1904 ), provide specific recording and reporting requirements which comprise the framework for the statewide public sector employer recording system.