The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping regulation requires employers with 10 or more employees in certain industries to routinely maintain “OSHA Logs.” This information assists employers, employees, and OSHA in evaluating workplace safety, understanding industry hazards, and implementing worker protections to reduce and eliminate hazards, thereby preventing future workplace injuries and illnesses.
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was established in 1971 to provide a safe and healthful workplace. One component is reporting minor incidents that are more serious than simple first aid, and serious incidents such as a death. This class describes the reporting requirements and protocol.