Recordable Injuries through OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines a recordable injury as any where medical treatment – beyond first aid – is required. Any injuries that can be treated with first aid measures like wound coverings or cold pack therapy are not classified as recordable.
When setting up a workplace safety program, it is important to keep these OSHA rules in mind. Recordable situations include any injury or illness that results in:
- Casts or rigid splints
- Deep cuts or tears that need stitches
- Exercises recommended by a health care professional
- Fractured or cracked bones or teeth
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Loss of consciousness
- Non-prescription medication usage at prescription strength
- Prescribed medications (whether used or not)
- Punctured eardrums
- Rabies vaccination
- Referrals for physical therapy or chiropractic manipulations
- Time away from work or restricted work
- Transfer to another job