Delaware OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping

Adoption Info of Delaware OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Standards

Official title Delaware OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Standards

Effective dates January 1, 2016 – Present

Published by Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs

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Overview The Delaware OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Standards provide comprehensive guidelines for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses in Delaware. These standards are based on the federal OSHA 29 CFR 1904 Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses regulations, and they establish the requirements for maintaining accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.

Key components of the Delaware OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Standards include:

  • Recordkeeping Requirements: Guidelines for determining which work-related injuries and illnesses must be recorded on OSHA forms, including the OSHA 300 Log, OSHA 300A Summary, and OSHA 301 Incident Report.
  • Criteria for Recordability: Specific criteria for determining whether an injury or illness is recordable, including cases involving death, days away from work, restricted work, medical treatment beyond first aid, and loss of consciousness.
  • Reporting Requirements: Procedures for reporting severe injuries to OSHA, including fatalities, in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye, within specified timeframes.
  • Retention and Maintenance of Records: Requirements for retaining injury and illness records for at least five years and ensuring that they are accessible to employees, OSHA, and other relevant authorities.
  • Annual Summary: Instructions for completing and posting the OSHA 300A Summary, which provides a yearly summary of all recordable injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
  • Privacy and Confidentiality: Provisions for protecting the privacy of employees, including guidelines for maintaining confidentiality when recording certain types of injuries and illnesses.
  • Electronic Submission: Requirements for electronically submitting injury and illness data to OSHA, as applicable to certain employers.

The Delaware OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Standards are essential for employers, safety managers, and HR professionals in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Proper recordkeeping helps identify workplace hazards, improves safety programs, and ensures accountability in maintaining a safe work environment.