Explaining OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. Under federal regulations, employers are required to record and report workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. However, partially exempt employers are relieved from recording and reporting some injuries and illnesses depending on how many employees are employed in their establishment.