Question

how soon must employers enter each recordable case on reporting forms after receiving information about the case?

within seven calendar days
within two weeks
within one month
within one year

Explanation:

Identify the relevant OSHA recordkeeping standard

Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3), employers must enter each recordable injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable case has occurred.

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• "Within seven calendar days": Matches the 7-day regulatory requirement.
• "Within two weeks": Incorrect.
• "Within one month": Incorrect.
• "Within one year": Incorrect.

Answer:

• Within seven calendar days (Correct answer)
• Within two weeks
• Within one month
• Within one year