Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded.

• How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness?
• How does OSHA define first aid?

This information helps employers, workers and OSHA evaluate the safety of a workplace, understand industry hazards, and implement worker protections to reduce and eliminate hazards –preventing future workplace injuries and illnesses. Maintaining and Posting Records The records must be maintained at the worksite for at least five years. If requested, copies of the records must be provided […]