An abnormal condition, such as muscle soreness, is recordable only if it also is work-related, a new case, and meets one or more of the general recording criteria in Section 1904.7 through 1904.11 (66 FR 6079).
When does OSHA get involved?
All employers are required to notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye. A fatality must be reported within 8 hours. An in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss must be reported within 24 hours.
Is a sling a recordable?
Using hot or cold therapy. (devices with rigid stays or other systems designed to immobilize parts of the body are considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes) Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim (e.g., splints, slings, neck collars, back boards, etc.)
Is the use of rigid splints a recordable incident?
This is a recordable incident. Rigid splints are, under 29 CFR 1904.7 (b) (5) (ii) (F), considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes.
What does OSHA mean by semi rigid splint?
Furthermore, OSHA does not use the term “semi-rigid” because the purpose of an orthopedic device is to immobilize the body part. For OSHA recordkeeping purposes, a splint will always be considered medical treatment, even if the “splint” is fabricated to fit the injured employee.
Can a wrist splint be recorded as first aid?
Wraps or non-constraining devices such as wristlets or elastic bandages are generally considered first aid treatment. If by “somewhat flexible” you mean that the splint does not immobilize the wrist, then the case would not be recordable.
Can a doctor write a prescription for rigid splints?
The doctor did not write a prescription for or issue rigid splints directly. Would this be recordable? This is a recordable incident. Rigid splints are, under 29 CFR 1904.7 (b) (5) (ii) (F), considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes.
