To ensure local, state, and federal compliance, several tasks should be performed annually. These tasks primarily revolve around recordkeeping, review, and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses [1]. Here's a breakdown:

1. Review OSHA 300 Log: At the end of each calendar year, the OSHA 300 Log must be reviewed to verify that all entries are complete and accurate. Any identified deficiencies should be corrected [2].
2. Create Annual Summary: An annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log must be created [2]. If there were no recordable cases, zeros should be entered for each column total [3].
3. Certify the Summary: A company executive needs to certify the annual summary, confirming they have examined the OSHA 300 Log and reasonably believe the summary is correct and complete 2, 11. A company executive can be an owner (if the company is a sole proprietorship or partnership), an officer of the corporation, the highest-ranking company official at the establishment, or the immediate supervisor of the highest-ranking company official at the establishment [3].
4. Post the Annual Summary: A copy of the annual summary must be posted in each establishment in a conspicuous place where notices to employees are customarily posted. The summary should not be altered, defaced, or covered by other material [3].
5. Posting Period: The annual summary must be posted no later than February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records, and it must remain in place until April 30 [3].
6. Retention of Records: The OSHA 300 Log, privacy case list (if applicable), the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms must be saved for five years following the end of the calendar year that these records cover [3].
7. Updating Records: During the five-year storage period, the OSHA 300 Logs should be updated to include newly discovered recordable injuries or illnesses and to show any changes in the classification of previously recorded injuries and illnesses. If the description or outcome of a case changes, the original entry should be removed or lined out, and the new information entered [3].
8. Safety and Health Program Review: Employers should periodically review their safety and health programs to ensure they are effective and up-to-date. In Oregon, employers must certify that they have evaluated compliance with safety provisions at least every 3 years [4].

In addition to these general requirements, it's important to:

• Stay informed about specific state and federal regulations applicable to your industry 1, 10.
• Maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program 3, 15.
• Provide employees with safe and healthful working conditions 3, 15.
• Ensure that a qualified person is assigned to develop and oversee the agency's safety program [5].

By following these guidelines, businesses can better ensure they meet their annual compliance obligations and maintain a safe working environment.