OSHA Recordkeeping for COVID-19
Are Employers Responsible for Recording COVID-19? OSHA still considers COVID-19 to be a recordable illness, much like any other illness that an employee may get. When it comes to recording if an employee misses work due to COVID-19, an employer may be responsible for recording it on their 300 log. Here are the cases where it should be recorded: The illness is confirmed to be COVID-19 The illness is confirmed to be work-related, meaning the employer can confirm the illness was contracted in the work environment, and not outside of work The illness meets the normal recording criteria under the recordkeeping standard such as medical treatment beyond First Aid, days away
