Master Builders of Iowa

Question:  Who has to fill out the OSHA 300 injury and illness logs?

Answer:  Those employers that are not low – hazard industries or those employers with 10 or fewer employees.  All other employers would be required to fill out the 300 logs.

Question:   When is an injury or illness considered work related?

Answer:  An injury or illness is considered work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.

Question:  Which work – related injuries and illnesses should you record?

Answer:  Record those work-related injuries and illnesses that result in: 

• Death
• Loss of consciousness
• Days away from work
• Restricted work activity or job transfer, or medical treatment beyond first aid.
• Illness that is diagnosed by a physician work related case involving cancer, chronic irreversible disease, fractured or cracked bone or a punctured eardrum.

Question:  What is medical treatment?

Answer:  Medical treatment includes managing and caring for a patient for the purpose of combating disease or disorder.  The following are not considered medical treatments are not recordable:

• Visits to a doctor or health care professional solely for observation or counseling.
• Diagnostic procedures, including administering prescription medications that are used solely for diagnostic purposes.
• Any procedure that can be labeled first aid.

OSHA record keeping of the 300, 300A and the 301 forms can be confusing regarding what is recordable, how to record properly and posting requirements,  If you need help to ensure your company is filling out the forms properly, you can contact Phil Mercuris, Vice President of Safety Services at Master Builders of Iowa - 515-250-7001 or pmercuris@mbionline.com.