To fulfill the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirement for reporting work-related injuries and illness, employers must post their summaries from February 1st to April 30th.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more work-related absences from illness have taken place than ever before. From this, form 300A may require more assistance to be filled out than ever before.
When navigating the form, it is important to understand what OSHA considers a work-related injury or illness:
- An event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition.
- An event or exposure in the work environment significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
In addition, the workplace represents not only the primary location for a job but also other locations where one or more employees are working or are present.
Which injuries/illnesses should you record?
- Death
- Loss of consciousness
- Days away from work
- Medical treatment beyond first aid
What do you need to do?
- Decide if the case is recordable under OSHA’s guidelines within seven calendar days after receiving the case information.
- Determine if the incident is a recurring one or a new one.
- Establish if it was work-related or not.
The form can be accessed through OSHA’s website, where further information for completion and any questions can be answered.
For 2020 injury reporting, employers still have time to report their 2020 injuries. For more information or questions on how to properly fill out your 2020 form, visit OSHA’s page on injury reporting.
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