New OSHA guide on recordkeeping
New publications available from OSHA cover
injury and illness recordkeeping and access to medical and
exposure records. The publications are designed to assist
employers and workers in maintaining a safe and healthful work
environment.
The publications include:
“Recordkeeping: It’s New,
It’s Improved, and It’s Easier,” helps
employers determine if they are covered by OSHA’s new
recordkeeping rule that took effect Jan. 1, 2002.
The publication explains injury and
illness records, identifies basic recordkeeping requirements,
highlights changes in the rule and includes a resource listing
for additional information.
“Access to Medical and Exposure
Records” briefly explains OSHA requirements permitting
workers to obtain medical chemical exposure records that
employers maintain. Types of records available to employees and
their designated representatives, record maintenance
requirements, guidance for employers in providing access to
records and sources of further information are included.
Also available is a two-page fact sheet on
“Amputations” that identifies hazardous machine
components and mechanical motions, lists particularly hazardous
jobs and points out safeguards that can protect workers.
All three are available on OSHA’s
website: www.osha.gov. The
publications on recordkeeping and access to medical and
exposure records are also available from OSHA Publications by
calling (800) 321-OSHA.
