Which of the following is true about the responsibilities of employers during OSHA regulated work?

• A. They maintain illness and injury records
• B. They rely solely on employees for safety
• C. They are not required to provide training
• D. They do not need to document hazards

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that keeping records of work-related injuries and illnesses is a fundamental obligation for employers under OSHA. This means logging incidents in the OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Record, preparing the 301 incident reports, and posting the 300A summary each year. Employers must maintain these records for several years and provide access to employees and OSHA when asked. This practice creates a traceable history of injuries and illnesses that helps identify patterns, target prevention, and demonstrate ongoing safety performance during inspections. The other statements don’t fit OSHA requirements: safety isn’t the sole responsibility of employees alone, training on hazards and safe practices is required, and identifying and documenting hazards as part of a safety program is expected rather than ignored.