is it recordable?

Question:

An employee returns to the office after a week of work-related travel. Upon entering the restroom, the employee loses consciousness. Colleagues point out that the employee had not been eating well while traveling and might be dehydrated. Is it recordable?

For the Answer:

Listen to this episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/loss-of-consciousness

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee is involved in a vehicle accident while driving from one work site to another during their shift. They are not badly injured and receive clearance to return to work by a doctor. The employee decides to take time off because they feel shaken up by the accident. Is it recordable?

For the Answer:

Listen to this episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/doctor-clears-employee-but-employee-takes-time-off

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee suffers from stress due to hostile treatment from coworkers and provides an opinion by a qualified healthcare professional (psychiatrist) stating the employee is suffering from a work-related anxiety disorder. Is it recordable?

For the Answer:

Listen to the episode or visit https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/anxiety-from-work-related-stress

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee is injured at work and neither the doctor nor the employee can, with certainty, attribute the injury to the job or identify a hazard in the work environment. The employee receives a prescription. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/uncertain-if-work-related

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee is traveling for work on a commercial airline when her plane crashes and she is seriously injured. The injuries are so severe that she is hospitalized. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/plane-crash

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee is given work restrictions but an alternative job is provided where the restrictions won’t affect the job duties. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/alternative-job-given-for-work-restrictions

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

Karen volunteers to donate blood for a company-sponsored blood drive. While inserting a needle the nurse sneezes and impales her artery. Karen visits the ER for treatment and is issued antibiotics. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/injured-while-donating-blood

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee is injured at work and sees a doctor. The doctor provides no treatment but recommends the employee takes over-the-counter ibuprofen at a dose of 800mg every 8 hours. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to this episode or come to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/doctor-recommends-over-the-counter-medicine-at-prescription-strength

Be sure to listen to the end to hear the world class safety tip!

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Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

The employee was commuting to work in a vehicle. When they drove through the company-owned parking lot, they were involved in a vehicle accident and sustained injuries that resulted in medical treatment. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to this episode or come to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/accident-in-company-parking-lot-during-commute

Be sure to listen to the end to hear the world class safety tip!

Sponsor: PMcomfortwraps.com

Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

The employee was walking up the stairs at work and felt a snap in their leg. The employee was not carrying anything work-related and was doing nothing more than walking up the stairs. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/simply-climbing-stairs to find the answer!

Music Credit: Mitch Murder