Recordkeeping Reminders

• Upon request, government representatives must be provided copies of OSHA records within 4 business hours.

• Enter OSHA recordable cases on your OSHA 300 Log within 7 calendar days.

• Post your completed OSHA Form 300A from February 1st through April 30th.

• Retain forms for the past 5 years, updating the OSHA Form 300 as needed.

• Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) Rate.

• DART Rate = (Column H + Column I) x 200,000 Total Hours Worked

Recordkeeping Handouts

• OSHA Recordkeeping Guidelines: A 6-page quick-reference (PDF, 391KB)

• OSHA Recordkeeping Highlights: A 13-page document with examples (PDF, 157KB)

• OSHA Regulations: A 24-page summary of regulation Part 1904 (PDF, 123KB)

• OSHA Recordkeeping Hearing Loss Cases (PDF, 73KB)

Recordkeeping Classes

We offer a three-hour class on OSHA Recordkeeping. Most training sessions are at the Connecticut Department of Labor’s main office in Wethersfield. The class is free but registration is required. For an upcoming schedule, visit www.ctdol.state.ct.us/osha/calendar.htm. To register, please contact Catherine Zinsser by e-mail to catherine.zinnser@dol.gov or by calling 860-263-6942.

Visit U.S. DOL OSHA’s Recordkeeping website at www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/index.html

Last Updated: March 13, 2024