OSHA proposal would add recordkeeping requirement The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing that a column be added to the OSHA injuries-and-illnesses reporting log, also known as the OSHA 300 Log. The added column would record the incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica and tendonitis. This column had been part of the form until 2003 and OSHA wants to collect the information again, in part to clear up employer confusion. Work-related MSDs are recordable injuries/illnesses. The American Trucking Associations believes this is a step in the direction of a future ergonomics regulation. OSHA will hold a public hearing on March 9 in Washington, D.C. Comments are due to OSHA by March 15. Click here for a copy of the proposed rule, which includes information on how to file comments.               return