Event Details

North Star SHRM will be hosting a virtual education session titled: 

OSHA 300 Logs, Accident Reporting, & Near Miss Reporting Assistance

by Justin Wilkins, AssetHR

This is a virtual presentation via Zoom on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All North Star SHRM members are invited to attend. There is no cost to attend. 

The OSHA 300 and 301 logs are essential record-keeping tools for tracking workplace injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 log is a summary of all recordable workplace incidents, detailing the nature of the injury, affected body part, and outcome. The OSHA 301 form provides a more detailed account of each specific incident, including how and why it occurred. Proper maintenance of these logs is crucial for compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as for identifying trends that can improve workplace safety. Auditing these records regularly ensures accuracy and helps prevent penalties, while timely and thorough accidents and near-miss reporting play a key role in mitigating future risks.

Our discussion will cover the importance of maintaining accurate OSHA logs, understanding due dates, and conducting effective audits to ensure compliance. We will discuss best practices for reporting accidents and near misses, emphasizing how proactive reporting can prevent serious injuries. Additionally, we will highlight common pitfalls businesses face and provide strategies to streamline record-keeping processes. By the end of the discussion, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to properly manage OSHA 300 and 301 logs and create a safer work environment.

Learning Objectives: ·

• Understand OSHA 300 and 301 Logs – Learn the purpose, structure, and requirements of OSHA 300 and 301 logs, including what constitutes a recordable incident and how to accurately document workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Master Compliance and Reporting Deadlines – Gain knowledge of OSHA’s reporting deadlines, including annual submission requirements, retention policies, and how to avoid penalties through proper record-keeping.
• Develop Effective Auditing and Accuracy Strategies – Learn how to audit OSHA logs for accuracy, identify common errors, and implement best practices to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Enhance Workplace Safety through Incident Reporting – Understand the importance of timely accident and near-miss reporting, how proper documentation helps prevent future incidents, and how to use OSHA logs to improve workplace safety programs.

Speaker Bio: Justin Wilkins, AssetHR

• 15+ Years of experience in the construction industry
• Worked as laborer and progressed to management with responsibilities such as project design and implementation, logistics management and account manager for multiple clients
• Current certifications held include but are not limited to OSHA 30 and First-Aid, CPR and AED Certified Instructor.
• Vast IT knowledge for running the technology potion of Highpoint and responsible for implementing digital solutions for Highpoint EHS clients

For the meeting link, log into the North Star SHRM website and click "Virtual Meeting Log-in" under Meetings & Events on the left side.