The OSHA 300 Log
What is the OSHA 300 Log? It is probably one of the best statistical tools available to uncover long-term hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors.
Examine each column of your company's OSHA 300 Log and ask 'Who-What-Where-When-How' questions about each entry. Use the information gained from this analysis to determine where your greatest efforts need to be directed. For instance, most lost workday claims are due to strains and sprains and your OSHA 300 Log may reflect this trend. At any rate, analyzing the OSHA 300 Log allows you to act on facts, not hunches.
Consider this: When an OSHA compliance officer comes to inspect, they will always review your OSHA 300 Log. The Log will tell the OSHA compliance officer exactly where accidents are occurring and what kind of injuries and illnesses are happening. At that point, the compliance officer knows where to focus during the inspection. Make sure all hazards identified on the OSHA 300 Log are corrected! You can learn more about OSHA recordkeeping in OSHAcademy course 708 OSHA Recordkeeping Basics.
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5-9. The OSHA 300 log is a statistical tool the helps to directly uncover long-term _____.
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