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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(4): What is an equivalent form? An equivalent form is one that has the same information, is as readable and understandable, and is completed using the same instructions as the OSHA form it replaces. Many employers use an insurance form instead of the OSHA 301 Incident Report, or supplement an insurance form by adding any additional information required by OSHA. On or about November 1, 2019, the employer's Incident Summary forms completed in lieu of OSHA's Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report were not equivalent as they did not contain the same required information about the employee, the physician or other health care professional, and the person completing the form. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).