Violation Grouping and Discretionary Ungrouping

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

MEMORANDUM FOR:
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
THROUGH:
AMANDA EDENS
Deputy Assistant Secretary
FROM:

KIMBERLY STILLE, Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs

SCOTT KETCHAM, Director Directorate of Construction

Is the use of paraffin wax as a form of topical heat application considered medical treatment beyond first aid for OSHA recordkeeping purposes

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 22, 2024

Brandi Edmonds, RN, FNP-C
9314 McCombs Court
Lafayette, IN  47905


Dear Ms. Edmonds:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.  Specifically, you asked whether the use of paraffin wax as a form of topical heat application is considered medical treatment beyond first aid for OSHA recordkeeping purposes.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    90:10831
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 38 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 10831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-03161]




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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational 
Injuries and Illnesses

Enforcement Stay of the COVID-19 Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements under 29 CFR 1910.502

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 5, 2025

Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses; Revision of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    89:93666-93667
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93666-93667]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27718]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Ballard Marine Construction Lower Olentangy Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    89:78906-78915
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78906-78915]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22002]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 15, 2024