OSHA recordkeeping guidelines for occupational injuries and illnesses

The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics administers the occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Medical facilities must comply with the law's requirements. This article provides both an overview of the regulations and information on how to obtain the required instructions and forms. While some states administer their own occupational safety and health programs, they must adopt standards and enforce requirements that are at least as effective as federal requirements.