It is mandatory for private sector employers to comply with the 1970 Occupational Safety Act to enable workers comp coverage when required. They are required to record workplace illnesses and injuries under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA forms 101 and 200. The mandatory recordkeeping applies to all employers who employ more than ten employees. These records help employees in industries, which fall under high-hazard categories. They also help compile survey material. Additionally, the employees remain informed of their record. The same records are required to be maintained even for employers in plans that are not under federal jurisdiction, but under State jurisdiction…
