Which form is used to record fatalities, injuries, and illnesses under OSHA guidelines?

• A. OSHA 300
• B. OSHA 300A
• C. OSHA 200
• D. OSHA 301

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of OSHA’s recordkeeping system for work-related incidents. The form used to log each work-related fatality, injury, or illness is the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. It serves as the primary, ongoing record where every incident is entered with details such as employee, date, nature of the injury or illness, where it occurred, and the outcome (days away, restricted work, or job transfer). The annual summary of these cases is kept on OSHA 300A and is the form that employers post each year. The OSHA 301 form is the detailed incident report that accompanies each entry on the 300 log, providing fuller narrative information. The 200 form is an older version that has largely been replaced by the 300-series forms. So, the form used to record fatalities, injuries, and illnesses is the OSHA 300 Log.