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OSHA recordkeeping
The 300 Log, the 300A, the 301, and the judgment calls in between.
13 guides
Preparing your OSHA ITA submission without getting it rejected
How to prepare an OSHA ITA submission that is not rejected: who must submit 300, 300A and 301 data to the Injury Tracking Application, the March 2 deadline, the cross-checks to run first, and two field codings that trip people up every year.
Aug 24, 2026 · 3 min read
The redacted OSHA Form 301: What to delete for an authorized employee representative
When an authorized employee representative requests OSHA Form 301 incident reports, nine elements must be redacted. The full list, the end-of-next-business-day deadline, and how to build the redacted 301 so it cannot leak.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min read
OSHA Form 301: The incident report behind the log
The 300 Log is one line per case. Form 301 is the record behind it. What it must contain, when it is due, how long to keep it, and what an equivalent form has to include.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read
State OSHA plans: What changes when you are not under federal OSHA
Twenty-one states and Puerto Rico run their own OSHA plan covering private employers. What changes for recordkeeping, reporting deadlines and the forms you file, and what does not.
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 min read
OSHA recordkeeping for healthcare: The complete guide to Forms 300, 300A, and 301
OSHA recordkeeping for healthcare, explained: Forms 300, 300A, and 301, who's covered, the annual deadlines, retention, and the ITA e-filing tiers for hospitals.
Mar 31, 2026 · 11 min read
OSHA privacy concern cases under 1904.29: How healthcare employers protect employee identities
How healthcare employers handle an OSHA privacy case under 1904.29: the six categories, when to write "privacy case" on the 300 Log, and the confidential list.
Nov 5, 2025 · 7 min read
OSHA electronic submission via the ITA: Deadlines and requirements for healthcare
OSHA electronic submission via the ITA for healthcare: who must file, which forms (300/300A/301), the March 2 deadline, and State Plan rules, explained clearly.
Oct 24, 2025 · 9 min read
10 common OSHA 300 Log mistakes healthcare facilities make (and how to avoid them)
The 10 OSHA 300 Log mistakes hospitals and long-term care make most, from botched needlestick privacy cases to the new ITA 300/301 upload, and how to fix each.
Oct 8, 2025 · 7 min read
OSHA Form 300A: What it is and when to post it
A plain-English overview of the OSHA 300A annual summary, what it covers, who has to post it, and the February 1–April 30 posting window.
Aug 1, 2025 · 2 min read
How to complete OSHA Form 300A: A step-by-step guide for healthcare facilities
How to complete OSHA Form 300A: a step-by-step guide for hospitals and long-term care, what goes on the summary, calculating total hours worked, who must certify, and key deadlines.
May 30, 2025 · 7 min read
OSHA 300A posting requirements: The February 1–April 30 deadline explained
OSHA's Form 300A must be posted Feb 1–Apr 30 in every establishment, even with zero injuries. Learn where it goes, how long it stays up, and who certifies it.
Mar 25, 2025 · 6 min read
Is it OSHA recordable? A decision guide for healthcare injuries and illnesses
An OSHA recordable determination guide for healthcare teams: work-relatedness, first aid vs. medical treatment, needlesticks, and OSHA reporting deadlines.
Mar 12, 2025 · 9 min read
Tracking work restrictions and lost time: A practical guide for occupational health
A practical guide to tracking work restrictions and lost time: classify restricted duty, count days for the OSHA 300 Log, and calculate your DART rate right.
Feb 11, 2025 · 6 min read