Which OSHA form must be posted in the workplace from February 1 to April 30 each year?
Correct Answer
B) Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)
OSHA requires employers to post Form 300A, the summary of the previous year's work-related injuries and illnesses, from February 1 through April 30 annually.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA Form 300A is specifically designed as a summary document that must be posted annually from February 1 through April 30. This form summarizes the previous year's workplace injuries and illnesses from Form 300. The posting requirement allows employees to review their workplace's safety record for the previous calendar year. This is a mandatory OSHA requirement for most employers with 11 or more employees.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses)
Form 300 is the detailed log that tracks individual incidents throughout the year, but it is not required to be posted. It must be maintained and made available upon request, but the posting requirement is specifically for the summary form (300A).
Option C: Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report)
Form 301 is the detailed incident report for individual injuries/illnesses and is not required to be posted. This form contains detailed information about specific incidents and is kept as part of the employer's records.
Option D: Form 174 (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Form 174 is not a valid OSHA form number. Material Safety Data Sheets (now called Safety Data Sheets or SDS) are required to be accessible to employees but are not posted annually like Form 300A.
Memory Technique
Remember '300A for 3 months' - Form 300A must be posted for exactly 3 months (Feb 1 - Apr 30). Also think 'A for Annual summary' since 300A summarizes the whole year.
Reference Hint
OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, specifically section 1904.32 for posting requirements
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