OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements, for Restaurants
OSHA requires all general businesses, including restaurants, to keep records of employee accidents. According to OSHA, "The records must be maintained at the worksite for at least five years. Each February through April, employers must post a summary of the injuries and illnesses recorded the previous year. Also, if requested, copies of the records must be provided to current and former employees, or their representatives."
But what reports to you need to complete for OSHA? And how do you properly fill them out? In this video you'll discover how to report injuries to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Knowing how to report injuries to OSHA is a critical part of keeping restaurant employees safe and ensuring that they receive the medical attention they need.
When an employee is injured, the restaurant should immediately report the injury to OSHA. The report should include the employee’s name, the date of the injury, the type of injury, and the location of the injury. The report should also include any relevant medical information, such as the type of treatment the employee received and the estimated time of recovery. Additionally, the report should include any safety measures that the restaurant has taken to prevent similar injuries in the future.
