36 articles

Recordkeeping, explained in full

Every guide here cites the exact provision of 29 CFR Part 1904 it rests on — the same standard the recordability check holds itself to.

Academy

How-to guides, deep dives and definitive references on the recordkeeping rule.

Printed OSHA 300 log form beside a pen on a safety office desk

Academy · Oct 29, 2026

The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses: What Goes On It

The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses is OSHA Form 300. Learn which cases belong on it, the seven-day rule and how each verdict is decided.

8 min read

A stack of paper OSHA 300 Log forms on a warehouse office desk

Academy · Oct 27, 2026

OSHA 300 Requirements: Seven Duties Behind One Log

The seven duties 29 CFR 1904 places on the OSHA 300 log, with each deadline, and a worked example of which cases reach the log.

7 min read

Safety manager reviewing a TRIR calculation spreadsheet with an OSHA 300 Log nearby

Academy · Oct 22, 2026

OSHA Recordable Incident Rate Calculator: Why the Count Sets the Rate

Work an OSHA recordable incident rate calculation through a full year of cases, and see how each determination moves the rate.

8 min read

A decision tree for deciding whether an OSHA injury is recordable

Academy · Oct 21, 2026

OSHA Recordable Incident: What Makes a Case Count

What makes an OSHA recordable incident: the work-relatedness test, the new-case rule and the 1904.7 criteria, with six cases run through a recordability engine.

8 min read

Academy · Oct 20, 2026

OSHA 300 Reporting Explained: Log, Summary and ITA Filing

What OSHA 300 reporting covers: keeping the 300 Log, posting the 300A, the annual ITA filing and 24-hour event reports. Plain-English map with dates.

10 min read

Safety supervisor checking OSHA recordable criteria against a workplace injury report on a clipboard

Academy · Oct 8, 2026

OSHA 1904 Explained: A Plain-English Guide to Part 1904

OSHA 1904 explained: what 29 CFR Part 1904 requires, how its seven subparts fit together, and which sections decide whether a case is recordable. Try free.

7 min read

Safety coordinator reviewing an incident report form at a warehouse office desk

Academy · Sep 24, 2026

OSHA Form 301: How to Complete the Incident Report

Learn when OSHA Form 301 is needed, what each section asks for, and how it connects to the 300 Log. Check a case free.

6 min read

Workplace health room with first-aid supplies and medicine being compared

Academy · Sep 24, 2026

OSHA Medical Treatment: What Counts Beyond First Aid

See OSHA’s medical treatment definition, the closed first-aid list, and the details that make a case recordable. Check the facts free.

6 min read

Safety manager reviewing a visual workflow board in a warehouse office

Academy · Sep 24, 2026

OSHA Recordable Decision Tree: Make the Call in Order

Use this OSHA recordable decision tree to check work-relatedness, new-case status and recording criteria in the right order.

5 min read

Warehouse employee doing modified inventory work while a supervisor reviews duty notes

Academy · Sep 23, 2026

Restricted Work OSHA Rules: When Light Duty Counts

Know when light duty becomes restricted work under OSHA, how to count days, and what to document before logging a case.

6 min read

Respectful workplace first-aid consultation between an employee and safety lead

Academy · Sep 21, 2026

Is a Concussion OSHA Recordable? The Facts That Decide

A work-related concussion is often OSHA recordable, but the diagnosis, causation and outcome matter. See the questions to document.

5 min read

Workplace notice board posting an OSHA 300A summary alongside other employee notices

Academy · Aug 22, 2026

OSHA 300A Posting Requirements: Dates and Penalties

OSHA 300A posting requirements: exact dates, where to post at each site, who must sign, and what happens if you miss it. See how Job13 builds it. Try free.

11 min read

A person entering data online for electronic submission to OSHA's Injury Tracking Application

Academy · Aug 22, 2026

OSHA Injury Tracking Application: ITA Submission Guide

How to submit through the OSHA Injury Tracking Application: accounts, establishments, data formats, and the steps to a confirmed submission.

11 min read

Worker hearing protection audiometric test being administered in an industrial setting

Academy · Aug 22, 2026

Standard Threshold Shift: OSHA's Hearing Loss Rule

Standard threshold shift osha rules need two tests met, not one. See the worked audiogram example and check your case free at /recordable.

11 min read

Close-up of a hand counting days on a calendar to track OSHA days away from work

Academy · Aug 21, 2026

Days Away From Work: OSHA's 180-Day Counting Rule

How to count days away from work osha the right way: skip the injury day, count in calendar days, stop at 180. Check your case at /recordable.

10 min read

A confidential OSHA privacy case entry on a paper 300 Log, name field withheld

Academy · Aug 21, 2026

OSHA Privacy Cases: The Six Categories You Must Know

What an OSHA privacy case is, the six categories under 1904.29, and how to log one correctly without naming the employee. See Job13.

10 min read

Safety manager reviewing a work relatedness determination for an employee injury near a company parking lot

Academy · Aug 21, 2026

OSHA Work-Relatedness: The Nine Exceptions Explained

OSHA work relatedness starts as a presumption, not a test you pass. See all nine 1904.5(b)(2) exceptions. Check a case free at /recordable.

13 min read

Warehouse supervisor reviewing a DART rate calculation on a clipboard next to a light-duty work station

Academy · Aug 20, 2026

DART Rate Explained: Formula, Examples, Benchmarks

DART rate formula, a worked example, and what counts as restricted duty in the numerator. Free calculator at /rates.

12 min read

Workplace first aid kit open on a table next to bandages, showing the supplies covered under OSHA's first aid list

Academy · Aug 20, 2026

First Aid vs Medical Treatment: OSHA's 14-Item List

First aid vs medical treatment osha: the real, complete 14-item list, item by item, with the treatment that flips each case recordable. Check /recordable.

10 min read

A supervisor on the phone in a warehouse, illustrating the OSHA recordable vs reportable decision under time pressure

Academy · Aug 20, 2026

Recordable vs Reportable OSHA Injuries: The Difference

Recordable vs reportable OSHA injuries aren't the same test. One's a log entry, one's a phone call with a clock running. Here's the line.

10 min read

OSHA 300 300A 301 forms laid side by side on a desk with a pen

Academy · Aug 19, 2026

OSHA 300 vs 300A vs 301: What's the Difference?

OSHA 300 and 300A logs vs Form 301, explained side by side with a comparison table and worked example. Check a case free at Job13.

13 min read

A completed OSHA 300A summary form posted on a workplace noticeboard

Academy · Aug 19, 2026

OSHA 300A Summary: How to Complete and Post It

How to complete the OSHA 300A summary from your 300 Log, calculate TRIR and DART, sign it, and post it correctly. A January walkthrough. Try it free.

12 min read

Academy · Aug 19, 2026

TRIR Calculation Explained: Formula and Worked Example

Learn the TRIR calculation OSHA safety teams use, see a worked example, and check your number free with Job13's TRIR calculator.

11 min read

Academy · Aug 18, 2026

OSHA 300 Log Explained: What It Is, Who Keeps One

What the OSHA 300 Log is, who has to keep one, and how each column works — with a real worked example. See yours at Job13.

14 min read

Academy · Aug 18, 2026

OSHA Recordable Criteria: The Full 1904.7 Checklist

Run any injury through the six osha recordable criteria in order. Free checklist, worked example, and where teams get it wrong. Try /recordable.

11 min read

A safety manager reviewing an incident report on a clipboard in a workplace

Academy · Aug 18, 2026

What Is OSHA Recordable? The Complete Guide

What makes a workplace injury OSHA recordable? A full walkthrough of the 1904.7 test, with every trigger cited to 29 CFR 1904 and worked examples.

12 min read

News

What's changing in OSHA recordkeeping and enforcement, and what it means for your log.

Warning caution sign at an industrial site, symbolising the OSHA reporting duty partially exempt employers still owe

News · Aug 22, 2026

Partially Exempt Industries: The OSHA Reporting Trap

OSHA partially exempt industries still owe 1904.39 reporting. A real-shaped case study on the trap, the fix, and a free check.

11 min read

Retail employee working the shop floor at a store that assumes it is exempt from OSHA recordkeeping

News · Aug 21, 2026

OSHA Exempt Industries: What Employers Keep Getting Wrong

OSHA exempt industries still owe severe-event reporting. See the myth, the trap for each category, and where to check your NAICS code.

8 min read

Safety inspector auditing factory records at a warehouse desk

News · Aug 20, 2026

Why OSHA Recordkeeping Stays a Top Citation Category

OSHA recordkeeping stays one of the most cited categories in general industry. Here's the structural reason why — and the fix. Try it free at Job13.

10 min read

Deadline calendar office desk marking March for OSHA ITA electronic submission

News · Aug 19, 2026

OSHA's 2 March ITA Deadline: What EHS Teams Should Know

The 2 March 2026 OSHA ITA deadline has passed, and late filers must still submit. Here's how to prepare for the 2027 cycle. Check your log free.

12 min read

California state government building, home to the state's occupational safety agencies

News · Aug 18, 2026

Cal/OSHA vs Federal OSHA: Where Recordkeeping Diverges

Cal/OSHA form 300 rules borrow from federal 1904 but aren't identical. Here's the real structure of state plans — and what to verify. Try Job13 free.

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Reviews

Honest looks at the calculators, templates and software EHS teams actually use.

Laptop with an abstract structured API response beside a workplace safety clipboard

Reviews · Sep 20, 2026

OSHA Recordable API: What a Safe Answer Must Return

Evaluating an OSHA recordable API? These are the inputs, citations and uncertainty signals a defensible answer needs.

5 min read

Compliance analyst using a monitor with an abstract connected workflow diagram beside safety notes

Reviews · Sep 20, 2026

OSHA Recordkeeping MCP: A Practical Agent Checklist

Evaluate an OSHA recordkeeping MCP with this practical checklist: source citations, permissions, structured inputs and human review.

5 min read

Blank spreadsheet template on laptop next to a printed OSHA form

Reviews · Aug 23, 2026

Free OSHA 300 Log Templates: Are They Actually Safe?

We reviewed the free osha 300 log template genre — official PDFs, spreadsheets, fillable forms. See what actually helps. Try Job13 free.

9 min read

Team reviewing dashboard on screen while comparing an OSHA recordkeeping spreadsheet to compliance software

Reviews · Aug 23, 2026

OSHA Recordable Checklist: Spreadsheet or Software?

Use this osha recordable checklist to decide: spreadsheet or software? Honest signals, worked example, common pitfalls. Compare options at /pricing.

9 min read

Calculator and laptop on an office desk used to work out a TRIR calculation

Reviews · Aug 23, 2026

TRIR Calculators Compared: Free Tools vs Spreadsheets

We tested spreadsheet formulas, free TRIR calculators and recordkeeping software for accuracy. See the trade-offs, then try Job13's free TRIR calculator.

12 min read

Not legal advice. This page republishes 29 CFR Part 1904 as published by the eCFR and explains it. The recordkeeping duty is the employer’s. Where the rule requires judgement, Job13 says so rather than guessing — run your own case through the free check.