Injury and Illness: Recordkeeping

In Focus

New The OSHA Recordkeeping Handbook  [HTML 766KB]

The OSHA Recordkeeping Handbook is a compendium of existing agency approved policy, including the 2001 Recordkeeping rule (Regulatory text and relevant decision discussion from the Preamble to the rule), Frequently Asked Questions and the Letters of Interpretation.

  • Modernization of OSHA's Injury and Illness Data Collection Process Stakeholder Meeting, May 25, 2010 [PDF 94KB]
  • Modernization of OSHA's Injury and Illness Data Collection Process Stakeholder Meeting, June 3, 2010 Morning Session [PDF 85KB]
  • Modernization of OSHA's Injury and Illness Data Collection Process Stakeholder Meeting, June 3, 2010 Afternoon Session [PDF 83KB]
  • Modernization of OSHA's Injury and Illness Data Collection Process Stakeholder Meeting Federal Register Announcement
* Do I need to fill out the OSHA Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses?
Brochure - OSHA Publication 3169   HTML - Partially Exempt Industries
* What do I need to comply with the recordkeeping requirements?
Regulatory Text | Recordkeeping Forms | Compliance Directive (CPL 2-00-135)
NAM settlement agreement | Recordkeeping NEP | H1N1
* What should I do if there is a fatality or catastrophe at my work site?
Contact Information | 29 CFR 1904.39
* How will the new requirements differ from the previous requirements?
Major Changes | Side-by-Side
* What kind of assistance will OSHA be providing to help me comply with the new requirement?
Training Presentations
* What is the OSHA Data Initiative (ODI)?
Background | The Data Collectors | The Data Collection Form | Contact Information
* What if I still have questions?
FAQs | Hearing Loss Chart | Fact sheet | Letters of Interpretation | SIC Manual
BLS injury and illness statistics | OSHA contacts
News Releases Federal Registers
10/02/2003
06/30/2003
06/28/2002
01/02/2002
10/12/2001
6/29/2001
1/18/2001		 01/29/2010 HTML | PDF
06/30/2003 HTML | PDF
12/17/2002 HTML | PDF
07/01/2002-(1) HTML | PDF
07/01/2002-(2) HTML | PDF
12/27/2001 HTML | PDF
10/12/2001 HTML | PDF
07/03/2001 HTML | PDF
01/19/2001 HTML | PDF

H1N1

Employers are responsible for recording cases of 2009 H1N1 illness if all of the following requirements are met: (1) the case is a confirmed case of 2009 H1N1 illness as defined by CDC; (2) the case is work-related as defined by 1904.5; and (3) the case involves one or more of the recording criteria set forth in 1904.7 (e.g., medical treatment, days away from work). Per CPL-02-02-075.

Note: This recording criteria applies to all establishments covered by PART 1904.

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