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708 OSHA Recordkeeping Basics - Recording Criteria
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Recording Criteria

In this module, we'll take a closer look at general and specific recording criteria.

What is an OSHA Recordable

As we mentioned earlier, an injury or illness meets the general recording criteria, and is recordable, if it results in any one of the following six conditions:

  1. death
  2. days away from work
  3. restricted work or job transfer
  4. medical treatment beyond first aid
  5. loss of consciousness
  6. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional.

1. Death

You must record an injury or illness that results in death by entering a check mark in column (G) of the OSHA 300 Log for cases resulting in death. You must also report any work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-1. Which of the following is required for an injury to be classified as a recordable case?