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The Arkansas OSHA 300 form is one of several posters and bulletins that all employers are required by law to post prominently in the workplace, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employers are required to keep this OSHA 300A form poster on display from February 1 to April 30, 2007.

The OSHA 300 form was devised as a tool to log on-the-job accidents that occurred in 2006. The goal is to increase awareness of safety precautions in the workplace in hope of preventing or reducing the number of future job-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. The OSHA 300 form is meant to be displayed in conjunction with two other OSHA posters called “Job Safety and Health Protection” and “OSHA – It’s the Law”. These safety posters need to be the versions revised for 2007. Failure to display these posters may result in fines to the employer.

The rationale behind the OSHA 300 form is simple. It serves two purposes. First, a copy goes to OSHA so they can tabulate the annual number of accidents accurately. Second, by reminding employers and employees alike of the accidents that occurred in 2006, they hope to increase awareness. This should prevent future accidents.

OSHA was chartered by the federal government to help ensure that all employers in the country provide a workplace that is as safe as possible. In many states, OSHA is the agency responsible for this mission. In 24 states, however, an OSHA-approved state agency assumes this responsibility instead. These 24 states must generate their own posters and bulletins advocating safe working environments for all employees within their jurisdiction. These state posters must be displayed using the same guidelines as the OSHA-mandated posters. They can be posted instead of the OSHA posters although posting bulletins from both governing bodies is permissible.
In its effort to maintain a safe work environment for all employees, OSHA is responsible for setting and enforcing safety and sanitation standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing workplace partnerships; and encouraging continuous improvement in these areas.

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