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What Every Restaurant Manager Needs to Know About OSHA Reporting

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If you're a restaurant manager, you already wear a dozen hats—from staffing and scheduling to customer service and compliance. But one responsibility that often slips through the cracks? OSHA reporting.

And here’s the truth:
Even if your restaurant has never had a serious incident, you’re still required to complete and post certain OSHA forms every year. Many restaurant managers don’t realize that until it’s too late.

Let’s fix that.

What Is OSHA Reporting?

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires most U.S. businesses to keep a log of workplace injuries and illnesses. Restaurants are no exception.

You need to know about:

  • Form 300 – The log of all work-related injuries and illnesses

  • Form 301 – The incident report for each case

  • Form 300A – The annual summary that must be posted publicly

What Happens If You Skip It?

Failure to properly complete or post your OSHA forms can result in:

  • Fines (up to $15,625 per violation)

  • Audit headaches

  • Gaps in insurance coverage

  • A whole lot of stress you don’t need

Many restaurant owners and managers assume their corporate office or general liability carrier handles this. But if your name is on that door, this is on you.

How to Get It Right (Without Guessing)

We’ve created a free OSHA Reporting training module just for restaurant managers. It’s short, clear, and walks you through:

  • Which forms you need

  • When and how to fill them out

  • How to post and store them correctly

  • What to do if there’s an incident

And when you finish, you’ll take a quick quiz and earn a certificate of completion—so you can prove you’ve got it covered.

Ready to Look Like a Pro?

Whether you're leading a single location or multiple units, this free training makes it easy to document compliance and boost your confidence.

Click here to take the free OSHA Reporting Training for Managers »

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