is it recordable?

Question:

An employee receives minor cuts and scrapes after falling into brambles at a job site. In an over-abundance of caution, a doctor prescribes antibiotics. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen to the episode or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/antibiotics-administered-as-a-precaution for the answer!

Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee steps on a nail at work. A doctor administers a tetanus shot but does not receive any additional treatment or instructions. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/tetanus-shot to find the answer!

Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

In the morning, upon arrival to the company parking lot at the start of the day, an employee parks his truck. He loses his balance when a strong gust wind catches the door and as he falls toward the pavement, his leg gets twisted and stuck under his seat, halting his fall a few inches before touching the pavement. The employee’s doctor provides medical treatment for a knee injury. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/injured-while-exiting-vehicle to find the answer!

Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee gets out of her vehicle after driving to work at the start of the work day. She parks in a parking garage that is co-owned by her employer and another company. On her way down one of the parking garage’s staircases, she falls and breaks her arm and ultimately receives medical treatment. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen in or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/injured-in-parking-ramp for the answer!

Music Credit: Mitch Murder

Question:

An employee had a seizure at work. The worker is in his sixties and has never experienced a seizure prior to this. The worker did not suffer any injuries but was given prescription medication. There is no indication that the workplace/environment played any part in his seizure. Is it recordable?

Answer:

Listen in or go to https://www.isitrecordable.com/osha-recordkeeping-scenarios/seizure-in-the-workplace for the answer.

Music Credit: Mitch Murder