is it recordable?

Question:

An employee must shave his face for a respirator fit test at work. He is provided a brand new, pre-packaged razor and shaving cream, and completes a shave of his face. The employee ends up suffering from razor burn on his neck, which leads to a mild infection that a doctor prescribes antibiotic treatment for. Is it recordable?

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Question:

An employee becomes ill at work and is taken to a clinic for evaluation. The employee is confirmed infected with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and is provided medical treatment and quarantined in the hospital. It is believed they contracted the virus outside of the work environment. Is it recordable?

Answer:

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Question:

An employee reports groin pain after attempting a heavy lift in a warehouse. After a doctor evaluation, the employee is prescribed over the counter naproxen and one week off of work to rest the groin. A follow up visit is scheduled one week later after completing the rest. Upon the follow up evaluation, the doctor discovers the employee is suffering from a disease that is not work-related that is causing the groin pain. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/status-change-to-not-work-related-and-privacy-case

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Question:

A gust of wind blows open company doors and disturbs the ceiling tiles. The ceiling tiles are shaken so much that some begin to fall from the ceiling along with an old tool, likely left behind from some construction in the past. The tool strikes an unsuspecting employee in the forehead, resulting in a small laceration. A member from the First Aid team evaluates the employee and elects to close the wound with liquid bandaging glue. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/use-of-liquid-bandage-to-close-a-wound

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Question:

An employee is injured at work and receives a recommendation of lost time from a medical professional. The employer and employee reject the doctor's recommendation to take time off and the employee returns to work. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/employer-disagrees-with-the-doctor

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Question:

A contractor working on our site cut the tip of his finger off. The contractor was prescribed antibiotics and pain medication and was given work restrictions from his company while he healed. While working, he has no project foreman on site he reports to. Is it recordable? Which OSHA 300 log does it belong to?

Answer:

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Question:

An employee suffers a hand laceration on the job and refuses medical evaluation or first aid treatment. Weeks pass by and the employee reports that the wound is now infected and that it requires surgery. The employee still refuses treatment from the company and pays the surgery bill directly out of pocket. The employee will miss four days of work. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/employee-refuses-medical-care

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Question: A ventilation system for metal grinding operations catches fire and smoke pushes back into the facility and an employee is exposed to heavy smoke before exiting the building. At the muster point, the employee reports lung irritation, a headache, and begins to vomit.

At a clinic, a doctor administers an anti-inflammatory shot to the employee to relieve lung inflammation and irritation. Further, the doctor prescribes over the counter ibuprofen per directions and requires the employee take the rest of his shift off to rest at home. The employee is to return to work the next day. Is it recordable? 

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Question:

An employee commits suicide in the workplace. Is it recordable?​

For the Answer:

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Question:

Several employees are hospitalized and/or killed in a terrorist attack that involves the workplace. Is it recordable?

For the Answer:

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