The OSHA Recordable App helps employers determine whether a workplace injury or illness must be reported to OSHA or recorded on an OSHA 300 log. Provided by Smarter Risk, this tool is free to use and requires no login.

Is the injury or illness

Did the incident result in any of the following: death, amputation, loss of eye, loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted duty, prescription meds, cancer, etc.?

Did the treatment provided include any of the following?

Needlesticks & Sharps Injuries ⓘ Certain injuries from needles or other sharp objects contaminated with another person's blood may be recordable under special OSHA rules.
See OSHA 1904.8
Medical Removal
Hearing Loss
Tuberculosis

Was the treatment limited to OSHA-defined first aid only?

Visit to a healthcare professional for observation only
Diagnostics including x-rays, blood test, prescription meds used for diagnostics
Tetanus immunizations
Hot or cold therapy
Cleaning wounds
Using basic wound coverings (sutures and staples are not considered basic)
Non-rigid means of support, such as bandages, wraps, etc.
Drinking fluids to relieve stress
Temporary immobilization for transport using splints, etc.
Removing splinters or other foreign bodies using irrigation, swabs, or other simple measures
Over the counter medications only
Drilling a toenail or fingernail to relieve pressure
Eye Patches or finger guards
Massages (physical therapy or chiropractic treatment are considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes)