Recordkeeping requirements for medical removals made pursuant to the lead standard.

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February 20, 1980

Mr. David M. Wassum
Corporate Safety Coordinator
RSR Corporation
1111 West Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75247

Dear Mr. Wassum:

Assistant Secretary Eula Bingham has asked me to respond to your request for a clarification of 29 CFR 1904, as it pertains to medical removals made pursuant to the lead standard, 29 CFR 1910.1025. Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

OSHA definition of work environment.

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March 31, 1992

Mr. Carl Richardson Manager,
Safety & Health
H. B. Zachry Company
Post Office Box 21130
San Antonio, Texas 78285

Dear Mr. Richardson:

Clarification of the reporting requirements contained in 1904.39, regarding specific types of eye and tooth injuries.

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.

April 7, 2015

Eric S. Austin
Amerisure Insurance Company
957 Wedgewood Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708

Dear Mr. Austin:

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. You ask for specific clarification of the new reporting requirements at Section 1904.39.

Clarification regarding the applicability of the recording criteria involving restricted work.

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 12, 2015

Fran B. Williams
UCOR
P.O. Box 4699
Oak Ridge, TN 37831

Dear Ms. Williams:

Thank you for your letter dated April 23, 2014 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 ask if any of the following scenarios constitute restricted work activity for OSHA recordkeeping purposes.

Scenario 1

Clarification regarding the jurisdiction of the applicability of the recording requirements in state territorial waters.

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 10, 2015

John Pertgen
International Association of Drilling Contractors
10370 Richmond Ave.,
Suite 760
Houston, Texas 77042

Dear Mr. Pertgen:

Use of liquid bandages on wounds is considered first aid.

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.

August 8, 2002

Mr. Carl O. Sall, CIH
Director of Occupational Safety and Health Compliance
Comprehensive Health Services Incorporated
8229 Boone Boulevard; Suite 700
Vienna, Virginia 22182-2623

Dear Mr. Sall:

This is in response to your letter dated August 8, 2002. Thank you for your comments pertaining to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904.

Determining whether an injury or illness is work-related and recordable

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 19, 2015

Ron Cross
Simonton Windows & Doors
5300 Briscoe Road
Parkersburg, WV 26105-8125

Dear Mr. Cross:

Thank you for your August 12, 2015, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you requested clarification on whether an employee's laceration and subsequent fainting at the sight of blood constitutes a recordable case on the OSHA Form 300.

Injury/illness at temporary duty location and recordkeeping requirement.

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April 24, 1992

Ms. Valorie A. Ferrara
Safety Staff Assistant
Public Service Electric and
Gas Company
80 Park Plaza
Newark, New Jersey 07101

Dear Ms. Ferrara:

Clarification on the work-related exemption involving personal tasks outside the assigned working hours

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.

November 6, 2015

William Principe
Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 2400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Principe:

Thank you for your recent letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you requested clarification on the exemption to work-relatedness involving personal tasks performed within the work environment.

Clarification on the recording of injuries involving broken or chipped teeth

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.

November 12, 2015

Jeffery Painter
Fortis Energy Services, Inc.
36700 Woodward Avenue
Suite 107
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

Dear Mr. Painter: