Free OSHA Recordable App — Instantly Determine OSHA 300 Log and Reporting Requirements
The quickest way to check if your workplace incident is OSHA recordable or reportable
The OSHA Recordable App makes it simple to know whether a workplace incident must be reported to OSHA or recorded on your OSHA 300 log.
This tool is built for employers, safety managers, and HR teams who want to stay compliant without wading through confusing OSHA language.
- ✅ Free to use — no account, no login, no data collection.
- ⚙️ Instant results — answer a few quick questions and get a clear determination.
- 📄 Actionable guidance — know exactly what to report and what to log.
- 🔗 Helpful resources — direct links to official OSHA reporting and recordkeeping sites.
Why Use the Smarter Risk OSHA Recordable App?
Determining OSHA recordability can be confusing — especially when trying to decide whether an incident is reportable, recordable, or both.
The Smarter Risk app removes the guesswork by providing a quick, guided decision tree based on OSHA’s 1904 Recordkeeping Standard.
You’ll immediately know:
- Whether the incident must be reported to OSHA (within 8 or 24 hours)
- Whether it must be logged on your OSHA 300 form
- Where to go next to submit the required information
Our goal is simple — to make OSHA compliance accessible to every business, no matter its size or safety expertise.
The app even provides links to the relevant OSHA pages to make things super simple.
OSHA Reporting Requirements
Employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is:
- Killed on the job
- Hospitalized as an in-patient
- Suffers an amputation or loss of an eye
Time limits for reporting:
- Fatalities — within 8 hours
- Hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses — within 24 hours
You can report directly to OSHA online or by phone at 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA).
👉 Report a Fatality or Severe Injury to OSHA
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
All other OSHA-recordable injuries and illnesses must be logged on the OSHA 300 form.
You are required to maintain these logs if your business has more than 10 employees and is not on the OSHA partially-exempt industry list.
Visit the OSHA Recordkeeping Guidelines for complete details.
Difference Between OSHA Recordable and Reportable
| Type | When It Applies | Employer Action |
|---|---|---|
| Recordable | Injuries or illnesses requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, loss of consciousness, or restricted work. | Log on OSHA 300 form. |
| Reportable | Fatalities, in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or eye losses. | Notify OSHA within 8 or 24 hours. |
The Smarter Risk OSHA Recordable App helps you determine which category your case falls into — instantly and accurately.
How to Use the Free OSHA Recordable App
- Answer a few simple yes/no questions about the incident.
- Get immediate guidance on whether it’s reportable, recordable, or non-recordable.
- Follow the link to the appropriate OSHA form or reporting site.
There’s no cost, no registration, and no email required — just clarity.
👉 Launch the OSHA Recordable App
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if an injury is OSHA recordable?
Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, or that causes loss of consciousness, restricted work, or job transfer, is generally OSHA recordable.
Do small businesses need to keep OSHA logs?
Most businesses with more than 10 employees must keep OSHA logs unless they fall under OSHA’s list of partially exempt industries.
What’s the difference between OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms?
- OSHA 300: Log of work-related injuries and illnesses
- OSHA 300A: Annual summary posted at the workplace
- OSHA 301: Individual incident report form
Is this app really free?
Yes. The OSHA Recordable App is provided by Smarter Risk as a public resource. There’s no login, subscription, or data collection — just a simple, accurate compliance tool.
Smarter Risk simplifies safety, training, and risk control for small businesses.
Learn more at smarterrisk.com.