Henderson Brothers Risk Control Department provides our partners with risk management services related to employee health and safety, transportation safety, property protection, and regulatory compliance practices. OSHA Recordkeeping requirements are complex and there are always questions. To help our clients and partners better understand the regulations we have put together these short FAQ video explanations. Our Risk Control department is always accessible via email.

OSHA Reporting FAQs

Who is required to complete OSHA logs?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, John Aliveto, explains which employers are required to keep Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) logs, how quickly incidents must be recorded, and how log those files should be kept.

What do I do with OSHA logs?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, Lance Petro, explains why employers are required to keep Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) logs and how employers may use them.

How does OSHA define 'work related'?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, John Aliveto, explains when the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) defines an injury as ‘work-related’.

What is an OSHA reportable injury?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, Lance Petro, explains under what circumstances employers are required to report injuries to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) logs, how quickly incidents must be reported, and what else must be done.

What is online OSHA reporting?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, Lance Petro, explains how some high-risk businesses are required complete Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) summaries online.

Is COVID-19 an OSHA recordable incident?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, John Aliveto, explains under what circumstances COVID-19 is recordable for Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

What forms do I need to complete the annual OSHA reporting process?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Intern, Evan Frazier, describes the three forms needed to complete the annual Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reporting process.

How is OSHA 300 and 300A summary data used?

Henderson Brothers’ Risk Control Specialist, John Aliveto, explains how Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) report summary data is used by businesses and by the Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

OSHA Resource Library

OSHA Annual Reporting Plan (link to document) with Sample OSHA Log Form (link to Microsoft Excel document)
What is an OSHA Recordable or Reportable Incident? (link to document)
OSHA Injury Tracking Application Process (link to document)
OSHA Serious Incident Reporting Plan (link to document)

Please note that the information contained in this webpage is designed to provide general awareness in regard to the subject matter covered. It is not provided as legal, medical, or tax advice, nor is it intended to address all concerns in your workplace or for public health. No representation is made as to the sufficiency for your specific company’s needs. This webpage should be reviewed by your legal counsel or tax consultant before use.