HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 6 Question 124 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 124
Topic #: 6

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. OSHA form 301 is used to document the incident that caused the work-related injury or illness. How long is an organization required to keep the form on record?

AOne year from the date of the incident

BFive years following the year of the incident

CThree years following the year of the incident

D90 days following the year of the incident

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Suggested Answer: B

OSHA Form 301 is an injury and illness incident report that employers are required to keep on file for five years following the year of the injury.

Answer option A is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.

Answer option D is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.

Answer option C is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.

by Shanice at Apr 11, 2026, 10:37 PM

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I think OSHA forms need to be kept for a longer period, maybe three years? That sounds familiar.

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