Accident Recording System

Safety Instruction Number:

Last Update:

Thu, 01/01/2009

General

Reporting, recording and evaluating accidents is an important part of OSU's safety program
Accident records supply information to identify trends to help control conditions and acts that contribute to accidents
Recording OSU's accident experience is the responsibility of EH&S
EH&S has a recording system which meets OR-OSHA requirements and provides information about the types of accidents and where they occur
Information can be combined with medical and disability cost figures from SAIF to reflect the direct cost of occupational accidents
Managers can use information as an indicator of the financial impact of unsafe behavior and the need for loss control efforts
Requests for information regarding OSU's accident experience or the recording system should be made to EH&S at 7-2275

The basis for all information about injury accidents or occupational illnesses that occur at OSU is the Accident Report Form
The report is completed for all injuries or occupational illness to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, or visitors, with the exception of injuries caused by athletic activities
- Employee report form is completed by the immediate supervisor
- Student reports are by the instructor
- Visitor reports are completed by the coordinator of the University activity
Further description of this program can be found in the Accident Investigation section of the Safety Procedures Handbook

All injuries and occupational illnesses that are reported to EH&S are entered into the data base which includes information about when and where the accident occurred, who was injured, the type of accident, and the department.
The data can be manipulated to provide statistical information on any or all of these categories including a breakdown by location, department, or group if desired.

All occupational injuries and illnesses that meet the definition of OSHA reportable are placed on the OSHA Log
EH&S maintains the OSHA Log for the main campus and all off-campus facilities that employ more than 10 employees
OSU facilities where less than 10 employees are employed are not required to maintain a separate OSHA Log and are considered as part of the main campus
A copy of the OSHA Log along with a summary report is sent to each of these facilities monthly
An OSHA form 300 Annual Summary of Occupational Injuries/Illnesses is also prepared by EH&S and sent to each facility to post for one month beginning February 1

Additional information on risk management claims can be found on the OSU Business Services website located at: http://risk.oregonstate.edu/

Additional information on worker's compensation can be found on the OSU Human Resources website located at: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/benefits/wc.html