January 29, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary requirements are once again in effect as employers prepare for the February 1, 2025 posting deadline. Cal/OSHA reminds all California employers to display their 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (Form 300A) through April 30, 2025, ensuring employees have access to key workplace safety information.
All employers must complete and post the Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary, even if no incidents occurred during the reporting year. This annual process ensures transparency and accountability in workplace safety. Certain employers are also required to electronically submit their 2024 data by March 2, 2025, in line with Cal/OSHA’s recordkeeping regulations. Employers should verify that the Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary is accurate, posted in a visible location, and accessible to all employees throughout the designated period.
Key Deadline for Employers
Cal/OSHA reminds all California employers to post their 2024 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses (Form 300A) by February 1, 2025. The summary must remain visible at each worksite through April 30, 2025, ensuring employees can review workplace injury and illness records.
Who Must Comply?
- All employers must complete and display Form 300A, even if no injuries or illnesses occurred in 2024.
- Certain employers must also submit electronic workplace injury and illness reports by March 2, 2025. Cal/OSHA provides guidance on which businesses must comply.
What Should Employers Do?
- Post Form 300A in a location easily accessible to employees.
- Provide copies of the summary or log to current and former employees upon request.
- Ensure accuracy when recording work-related injuries and illnesses.
Recordable Workplace Illnesses & Injuries
An illness or injury is recordable if it results in:
- Death
- Days away from work
- Restricted work or job transfer
- Medical treatment beyond first aid
- Loss of consciousness
- A significant diagnosis by a licensed health care provider
Work-related COVID-19 cases must also be recorded if they meet these criteria. Full details on recordable incidents are available in California Code of Regulations, Title 8, sections 14300-14300.48.
Need Help?
Cal/OSHA provides free consultation services to help employers comply with workplace safety regulations.
- General compliance assistance: Call 800-963-9424
- Worker safety concerns: Call 833-579-0927 (bilingual support available)
- File confidential complaints through Cal/OSHA district offices
For official requirements, visit the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).
Source: Cal/OSHA Record Keeping Overview
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FAQs: About the Cal OSHA Injury and Illness Summary
Who must post the Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary?
All California employers must post Form 300A from February 1 through April 30, even if no injuries or illnesses occurred during 2024.
What information goes on the Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary?
The form includes the total number of work-related injuries, illnesses, and related days away from work, giving employees visibility into workplace safety data.
Are electronic submissions required for the Cal/OSHA injury and illness summary?
Yes, certain employers must also submit their data electronically by March 2, 2025. Cal/OSHA offers online guidance to determine who must file.
What happens if an employer fails to post the summary?
Failure to post or submit the required summary can result in citations or penalties under Cal/OSHA regulations, emphasizing the importance of timely compliance.