Intro to OSHAQuestion 13 of 100
How long must most OSHA injury and illness records generally be retained?
a.30 days
b.6 months
c.Indefinitely with no limit
d.5 years following the end of the calendar year they cover
Explanation
OSHA 300 Logs, annual summaries, and incident reports must generally be retained for five years following the end of the calendar year those records cover. Employers must update the logs if new information about a recorded case emerges. Certain exposure and medical records must be kept far longer.
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