OSHA - Safety Certificate OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Questions and Answers

Question 1

An employee sustains a work-related injury. Which of the following scenarios would require the employer to report the event to OSHA within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

The employee is formally admitted to a hospital for in-patient care.

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The employee is treated in the emergency room and sent home the same day.

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The employee receives stitches for a deep laceration at an urgent care clinic.

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The employee is kept at a clinic for observation for 6 hours.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered 'medical treatment beyond first aid' and would therefore make a work-related injury recordable on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

Receiving a prescription for a medication, regardless of whether it is filled.

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Using a temporary immobilization device, like a splint, during transport.

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Cleaning a wound and applying a simple adhesive bandage.

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Applying a cold compress to a bruise.

Question 3

An employer must post the OSHA Form 300A, the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, in a conspicuous place for employees to view. What is the required posting period for this form?

Accepted Answer

From February 1 to April 30.

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From January 1 to December 31 of the current year.

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From March 2 to April 30.

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The entire month of January.

Question 4

A work-related employee fatality occurs. How soon must the employer report the fatality to OSHA, and what is the time limit between the incident and the death for this reporting requirement to apply?

Accepted Answer

Within 8 hours, if the death occurs within 30 days of the incident.

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Within 24 hours, if the death occurs within 24 hours of the incident.

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Within 48 hours, if the death occurs within 7 days of the incident.

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Immediately, regardless of when the death occurs after the incident.

Question 5

After a recordable work-related injury occurs, the employer must complete the OSHA Form 301 Incident Report (or an equivalent form). What is the deadline for completing this form?

Accepted Answer

Within 7 calendar days of receiving information that a recordable incident occurred.

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Within 24 hours of the incident.

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Within 3 business days of learning about the incident.

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By the end of the month in which the incident occurred.

Question 6

An employee is injured at work and is treated at a hospital. The employer is determining if the incident must be immediately reported to OSHA. Under OSHA's definition, which of the following situations does NOT qualify as a reportable 'in-patient hospitalization'?

Accepted Answer

An employee is kept in the emergency room for treatment and observation only, then released.

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Formal admission to the hospital for an overnight stay for treatment.

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Admission to a clinic's in-patient service for care.

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Formal admission to the hospital for care, even if the employee is released the next morning.