Begin New OSHA 300 Log
Friday, January 1, 2027
Start a new OSHA 300 Log for the upcoming year. Previous year's logs must be retained for 5 years.
Who must comply
Employers required to keep OSHA injury and illness records — generally those with 11 or more employees that aren't in a partially exempt industry.
Compliance checklist
- 1Open a fresh OSHA 300 Log dated for the new calendar year.
- 2Archive the prior year's 300 Log, 300A summary, and 301 forms together.
- 3Confirm the records are stored where they can be retrieved for five years.
- 4Brief whoever records injuries on the 7-day logging deadline for new cases.
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Reviewed Saturday, June 13, 2026. Dates can change and exceptions apply — confirm with the official source. Not legal advice.