What is the OSHA 300 log used to record?

• A. Work related injuries and illnesses
• B. Payroll changes
• C. Training hours
• D. Equipment inventory

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the OSHA 300 log is the formal record of work-related injuries and illnesses that meet OSHA criteria. It is used to log each qualifying case with details such as the date, employee, job title, a brief description of the incident, the nature of the injury or illness, the body part affected, the cause or event, and whether the employee was days away from work, on restricted work, or transferred to another job. This detailed tracking helps employers monitor safety performance over time, spot trends, and target prevention efforts to reduce future incidents. The data collected on the log supports regulatory reporting and feeds into the annual summary (OSHA 300A) that must be reviewed and posted. It’s not used for payroll changes, training hours, or equipment inventory, which are handled in other records.