OSHA Recordkeeping & VPP Flashcards
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Under OSHA recordkeeping rules, how long must employers retain OSHA 300 logs and related records?
Answer: 5 years
Employers must retain OSHA 300 logs, 300A summaries, and 301 incident reports for 5 years following the year to which they relate.
Which of the following is considered a 'privacy concern case' requiring special handling on the OSHA 300 log?
Answer: An injury involving an intimate body part
Privacy concern cases include injuries to intimate body parts, sexual assaults, mental illness, HIV/HBV/HCV infections, and needle-stick injuries involving blood-borne pathogens.
An employee works for a temporary staffing agency but works daily at your facility. Who is responsible for OSHA recordkeeping for this worker?
Answer: Whoever supervises the worker day-to-day
The employer who supervises the worker on a day-to-day basis is responsible for recording work-related injuries and illnesses.
In VPP, what does the 'Star' status signify compared to 'Merit' status?
Answer: Star sites fully meet all VPP requirements; Merit sites are working toward Star
Star status is awarded to worksites that fully meet all VPP requirements, while Merit status recognizes sites that have the foundation but need improvement in specific areas.
Which OSHA form is used to record supplementary information about each recordable injury or illness?
Answer: OSHA Form 301
OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report) captures detailed supplementary information about each individual recordable incident.
A plant manager must post the OSHA 300A Annual Summary by what date each year?
Answer: February 1
The OSHA 300A summary must be posted by February 1 and remain posted until April 30 each year.
Under VPP, participating sites must have a Days Away, Restricted, or Transfer (DART) rate that is at or below what benchmark?
Answer: 50% of the national average for their industry
VPP Star sites must demonstrate injury and illness rates at or below 50% of the national average for their industry (Bureau of Labor Statistics data).