CTD cases involving positive EMG results, etc.

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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.

July 20, 1992

Mr. Charles R. Payne
Corporate Manager
Health, Safety & Environmental Services
The Budd Company
3155 West Big Beaver Road
Box 2601
Troy, Michigan 48084

Dear Mr. Payne:

Recording occupational exposure to Hepatitis B and HIV.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

July 20, 1992

Ms. Denise Tinkham, RN
7809 Longdale Drive
Lemon Grove, California 91945

Dear Ms. Tinkham:

Thank you for your letter of February 6 asking about the proper recording of occupational exposures to hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Your letter was forwarded to me by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Please excuse the lengthy delay in our response.

Question 1. Should all blood/body fluid exposures be recorded on the OSHA-200 log as injuries, or filed as first aid?

Medical questions on recordkeeping.

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September 2, 1992

Mr. Ronnie Powell
Union Carbide Corporation
Suite 300
2525 South Shore Boulevard
League City, Texas 77573

Dear Mr. Powell:

Thank you for your facsimiles dated July 27 and August 18 requesting several interpretations on OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues. I will first restate each question, then respond to it. I will also reference the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illness, 1986, whenever possible.

Recordkeeping requirements for separate sites and types of records to be maintained.

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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.

September 2, 1992

Ms. Jeanne Veverka
Society for Handicapped Citizens
of Medina County, Inc.
4283 Paradise Road
Seville, Ohio 44273-9728

Dear Ms. Veverka:

Your letter dated July 14, 1992 requesting clarification of OSHA recordkeeping issues was forwarded to my office from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. My Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for the administration of the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Stop of lost workday counts on the OSHA log involving the termination of an injured or ill employee.

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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.

September 2, 1992

Mr. C.T. Sullinger, CSP
Manager of OSHA Records
Brown & Root, Inc.
Post Office Box 3
Houston, Texas 77001

Dear Mr. Sullinger:

Thank you for your letter dated July 21 requesting a clarification on documentation required for the stop of lost workday counts on the OSHA Log involving the termination of an injured or ill employee.

Proper recording of bloodborne pathogens case on the OSHA 200 log.

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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.

September 8, 1992

Ms. Juliana I. Nixon
H/S/E Information Analyst
The Quaker Oats Company
Post Office Box 9001
Chicago, Illinois 60604-9001

Dear Ms Nixon:

Thank you for your letter dated September 1 requesting information on the proper recording of a bloodborne pathogens case on the OSHA Log 200.

Use of Kinesiology tape is considered medical treatment beyond first-aid.

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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.

December 12, 2014

Linda Ballas & Associates
7129 Nightingale Dr.
Holland, OH 43528

Dear Ms. Ballas:

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. You ask if kinesiology tape is considered medical treatment for OSHA recordkeeping purposes.

Medical treatment vs First Aid; "to medical personnel" definition.

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September 15, 1992

Mr. Bradford Brown
Planning & Research Associate
II Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Standards
State House Station #45
Augusta, Maine 04333-0045

Dear Brad:

Thank you for your letter dated August 12 requesting written interpretations pertaining to the recordkeeping issues you discussed with Bob Whitmore of my staff. I will restate each question and then address it. Where applicable, I will cite the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by stating the page and Q & A numbers.

Recording eye injury cases on the OSHA Log 200.

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September 24, 1992

Ms. Linda Ballas
EMTS
4413 Copper Creek Lane
Toledo, Ohio 43615

Dear Linda:

Thank you for your letter dated July 17 requesting an interpretation for recording eye injury cases on the OSHA Log 200. Please excuse our delay in responding.

Recording occupational exposure to Hepatitis B and HIV.

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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.

September 24, 1992

Ms. Vickie Wells
Occupational Safety and Health
Manager
City and County of
San Francisco
Department of Public Health
101 Grove Street
San Francisco, California 94102

Dear Ms. Wells:

Thank you for your letter of October 16, 1991 requesting a variance for the recording of occupational exposures to hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Your letter was forwarded to me by the California Department of Labor. Please excuse the lengthy delay in our response.