OSHA 300 Log Program
Recordkeeping procedures, injury/illness criteria, 300/300A/301 form guidance.
The regulation that requires it in Florida
Florida follows federal OSHA rules for recording work-related injuries and illnesses. The requirement is set by 29 CFR 1904.1-1904.41. Florida does not operate an approved state OSHA plan.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region IV enforces the rules in Florida. Inspectors visit workplaces, review records, and issue citations under federal authority. Federal OSHA conducts all routine enforcement in the state.
State-specific recordkeeping requirements
No state-specific recordkeeping overrides beyond the federal 29 CFR 1904 baseline were identified in our research for Florida.
Reporting serious events in Florida
Report fatalities within 8 hours and in-patient hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. Use the federal OSHA 24-hour hotline (1-800-321-OSHA) or the federal online form.
Posting and retention in Florida
The 300A Annual Summary must be posted from February 1 through April 30. Records must be kept for 5 years from the end of the covered year. Florida follows the federal baseline.
Penalties for non-compliance in Florida
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region IV schedule; contact the agency for current amounts.
How to comply in Florida
- Designate a person to review cases for recordability under 29 CFR 1904.
- Enter recordable cases on the OSHA 300 Log and complete Form 301.
- Post the completed 300A Summary each year from February 1 to April 30.
- Submit required data electronically by the federal deadline if applicable.
- Retain all logs, summaries, and incident reports for 5 years.