This course provides employees with a comprehensive understanding of OSHA’s Injury and Illness Recordkeeping System (Part 1904), emphasizing its role in workplace safety. It covers how to report workplace injuries, the purpose of recordkeeping, and employees’ rights and responsibilities in the process.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding OSHA’s Recordkeeping Rule (Part 1904) and its importance in workplace safety.
- Identifying what qualifies as a recordable work-related injury or illness.
- The difference between work-related and non-work-related incidents.
- Overview of OSHA’s required forms: 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses), 301 (Incident Report), and 300A (Annual Summary).
- The role of employees in reporting injuries and illnesses accurately and promptly.
- Employee rights, including protection against discrimination for reporting workplace incidents.
- How OSHA uses recordkeeping data to develop and update safety regulations.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to properly report work-related injuries and illnesses to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- The significance of OSHA’s injury and illness tracking system in improving workplace safety.
- The difference between first-aid cases and recordable incidents under OSHA guidelines.
- Your rights as an employee, including access to injury records and protection from retaliation.
- Best practices for participating in the recordkeeping process to create a safer work environment.
This training ensures that employees are knowledgeable about OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements, empowering them to contribute to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.