Generally, the draining of blood or bodily fluids is considered medical treatment for OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping purposes when preformed as a treatment rather than as a diagnostic procedure.
Are injections OSHA recordable?
Because the medication serves these dual purposes, it does not meet the criterion of being solely used for diagnostic procedure. Therefore, when “trigger point” injections are administered, the work-related injury or illness is recordable.
How much IV fluid is given for dehydration?
Intravenous fluid administration (20-30 mL/kg of isotonic sodium chloride 0.9% solution over 1-2 h) may also be used until oral rehydration is tolerated. According to a Cochrane systematic review, for every 25 children treated with ORT for dehydration, one fails and requires intravenous therapy.
Is the administration of IV fluid considered first aid?
The fluid is for hydrating purposes and contains no medication. No, the administration of IV fluid is considered to be first aid when it applies to an injury case. See previous case for distinguishing between injuries and illnesses. 5. Are complications resulting from a personal injury recordable?
How to determine if an OSHA injury is recordable?
1 First, analyze if the employee has actually suffered an injury or illness. If yes, determine if the injury or illness is work-related? 2 If yes, is this injury or illness a new case? If yes, then go ahead and check if the illness or injury meets the general recording criteria . 3 If yes, it is an OSHA recordable injury or illness.
Do you have to record unconsciousness under OSHA?
If an employee is seen by a doctor and the only treatment was administering oxygen, would this be recordable under OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements? A. Administering oxygen is considered medical treatment and therefore, is recordable. Q. Do you have to record unconsciousness that is a result of a preexisting illness such a diabetes or epilepsy?
What should be recorded on an OSHA Log?
Administration of oxygen and use of an IV solution to relieve heat stress are both considered medical treatments for OSHA recordkeeping purposes. Therefore the case should be recorded on your OSHA Log. Basic requirement.
