Under OSHA recordkeeping requirements, establishments with how many or more employees must maintain OSHA injury and illness records?
Correct Answer
B) 11 or more employees
OSHA requires establishments with 11 or more employees to maintain injury and illness records using Forms 300, 300A, and 301, unless they are in specific exempt industries.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA's recordkeeping requirements specifically mandate that establishments with 11 or more employees must maintain injury and illness records. This threshold of 11 employees is established in 29 CFR 1904.1 and applies to most industries unless they fall under specific exemptions. The requirement includes maintaining OSHA Forms 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses), 300A (Summary), and 301 (Incident Report). This 11-employee threshold has been consistent in OSHA regulations for recordkeeping purposes.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 5 or more employees
15 employees sets the threshold too high - this would exempt establishments with 11-14 employees from recordkeeping requirements when OSHA actually requires them to maintain records.
Option D: 15 or more employees
5 employees is too low a threshold - OSHA does not require recordkeeping for establishments this small as it would create an excessive burden on very small businesses.
Memory Technique
Remember 'Eleven for rEcords' - the double 'E' in eleven matches the double 'E' in recordkeeping requirements.
Reference Hint
Look up OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1904.1 or the OSHA recordkeeping section in your construction safety reference materials.
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