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Recordkeeping Requirements Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. (Certain low-risk industries are exempted.) Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded. How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness? How does OSHA define first aid? This information…

If your company had ten (10) or fewer employees at all times during the last calendar year, you do not need to keep Cal/OSHA injury and illness records unless OSHA or the BLS informs you in writing that you must keep records under the provisions of Section 14300.41 or Section 14300.42. However, all employers must…

Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. (Certain low-risk industries are exempted.)  Establishments classified in the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) are required to keep OSHA injury and illness records unless they meet the small employer exemption under 1904.1. Note that the…