Utah General Contractors - Business and Law Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Utah General Contractors Business and Law Exam with comprehensive study materials, including detailed quizzes and essential practice questions. Gain confidence and knowledge for a successful exam day!

Practice this question and more.


How long are employers required to keep OSHA records after the year they pertain to?

  1. 3 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 10 years

The correct answer is: 5 years

Employers are required to keep OSHA records for five years after the year they pertain to. This requirement applies to various records, including the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), which must be maintained in an accessible location. The purpose of this record-keeping is to ensure that data regarding workplace safety and health is available for review, which can aid in identifying trends and improving safety practices. Maintaining these records for five years aligns with the standard practices for reflecting on workplace incidents over a significant enough timeframe to facilitate meaningful analysis and compliance audits. Keeping the records longer than five years is not necessary unless specific conditions or state regulations dictate otherwise.