An employee reports a work-related injury. Under Cal/OSHA, when must this be recorded in the IIPP incident investigation log?
Correct Answer
D) Within 7 calendar days
Cal/OSHA requires workplace injuries to be investigated and recorded within 7 calendar days of the employer's knowledge of the incident.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option D is correct. Cal/OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) regulations require that workplace injuries be investigated and the investigation recorded within 7 calendar days of the employer learning about the injury or illness. This requirement is specific to California's Title 8 regulations and reflects Cal/OSHA's emphasis on prompt investigation to identify and correct hazardous conditions.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Within 24 hours
Option A is incorrect. The 24-hour timeframe applies to a different Cal/OSHA requirement: employers must report serious injuries, illnesses, or deaths to Cal/OSHA by telephone or online within 24 hours of the incident. This reporting requirement is distinct from the IIPP investigation log recording requirement, which allows 7 calendar days.
Option B: Within 30 days
Option B is incorrect. A 30-day timeframe is not the standard for IIPP incident investigation log entries under Cal/OSHA. While OSHA 300 log entries (federal) must be made within 7 calendar days, a 30-day window is not a recognized Cal/OSHA deadline for this purpose.
Option C: By the end of the month
Option C is incorrect. Recording 'by the end of the month' is not a defined Cal/OSHA requirement and could allow weeks to pass before investigation documentation is completed. Cal/OSHA's 7-calendar-day requirement is much more specific and timely.
Memory Technique
Remember the two Cal/OSHA injury timelines with the '24/7' mnemonic (different meaning here): '24 hours' to CALL Cal/OSHA for serious injuries. '7 days' to WRITE it in your IIPP log. Call first, then Write the log within a week.
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