Which term describes cases where a case number replaces an employee's name on the OSHA 300 log to protect privacy?

Which term describes cases where a case number replaces an employee's name on the OSHA 300 log to protect privacy?

• A. Privacy concern cases
• B. Confidentiality cases
• C. Anonymous cases
• D. Security cases

Answer: (A)

Cases are designated as privacy concern cases. When an employee requests privacy for an injury or illness, the OSHA 300 log records the event without the employee’s name and uses a case number instead to protect identity. The rest of the required details are kept, but the name is stored separately in a confidential file accessible only to authorized personnel. This approach allows accurate recordkeeping and analysis while safeguarding the employee’s privacy. Other terms don’t reflect OSHA’s official label for this practice.

Cases are designated as privacy concern cases. When an employee requests privacy for an injury or illness, the OSHA 300 log records the event without the employee’s name and uses a case number instead to protect identity. The rest of the required details are kept, but the name is stored separately in a confidential file accessible only to authorized personnel. This approach allows accurate recordkeeping and analysis while safeguarding the employee’s privacy. Other terms don’t reflect OSHA’s official label for this practice.