SHS Documentation & Record Keeping 2

Question 1

Under OSHA's recordkeeping rule, which of the following is classified as a 'restricted work case' requiring entry on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

An employee is assigned to a modified duty position limiting normal job functions

Answer

A restricted work case occurs when an employee cannot perform one or more routine job functions due to a work-related injury or illness, requiring OSHA 300 Log entry.

Question 2

What is the required retention period for OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms under 29 CFR 1904?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Employers must retain the OSHA 300 Log, 300A Summary, and 301 Incident Report forms for five years following the end of the calendar year they cover.

Question 3

A safety specialist discovers an incident that was not recorded on the OSHA 300 Log within the required 7-day timeframe. What is the appropriate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Record the incident immediately and note the late entry date

Answer

Late entries should still be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log as soon as discovered; the late recording does not negate the obligation to document the incident.

Question 4

Which section of OSHA Form 301 captures the employee's description of the incident in their own words?

Accepted Answer

Section 3 – Case information

Answer

Section 3 of OSHA Form 301 records the case details, including what the employee was doing and how the injury or illness occurred, often in the employee's own words.

Question 5

When must employers post the OSHA 300A Annual Summary in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

February 1 through April 30

Answer

The OSHA 300A Summary must be posted in a visible workplace location from February 1 through April 30 of the year following the recorded calendar year.

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

SHS Documentation & Record Keeping 2