CET Record Keeping and Documentation

Question 1

Which OSHA form is used to log and record each work-related injury and illness?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 300

Answer

OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) is the running log where each recordable incident is entered throughout the year.

Question 2

OSHA Form 300A must be posted in the workplace each year from:

Accepted Answer

February 1 through April 30

Answer

OSHA requires employers to post Form 300A (the annual summary) from February 1 through April 30 of the year following the year covered.

Question 3

Which OSHA form serves as the injury and illness incident report providing details about an individual case?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Form 301

Answer

OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report) documents the details of each individual recordable case logged on the Form 300.

Question 4

Under OSHA recordkeeping rules, injury and illness records must be retained for how many years?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

OSHA requires employers to retain the Log (Form 300), Annual Summary (Form 300A), and Incident Report (Form 301) for five years following the end of the calendar year they cover.

Question 5

A worker visits a physician who recommends only over-the-counter medication at prescription strength. Under OSHA recordkeeping, this case is:

Accepted Answer

Recordable because prescription-strength medication was used

Answer

Using prescription-strength medication, even if it is available over the counter, constitutes medical treatment beyond first aid and makes the case recordable.

CET - Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer Practice Test

CET - Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer Practice Test

CET Record Keeping and Documentation