A business with twelve employees must keep Cal OSHA Form 300 records. Which statement is true?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only If a Supervisor Requests
• D. Only If a Claim Is Filed

Answer: (A)

Cal/OSHA requires most employers with employees to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses using Form 300, Form 301, and Form 300A. This is a standing compliance obligation, not something that only happens if a supervisor asks for it or if a claim is filed. So a business with twelve employees must maintain Form 300 records. The purpose of keeping these records is to track safety performance, identify trends, and have documentation available for inspections and internal safety planning. Even if there were no injuries, the log is maintained to show the absence of recordable events, and the records are kept for several years with Form 300A posted annually. There are exemptions for some very small or low-risk establishments, but with twelve employees, the requirement generally applies.