Enforcement Guidance Under OSHA's Recordkeeping Regulation When First Aid, Active Release Techniques (ART), and Exercise/Stretching Are Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries and Illnesses

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.

May 2, 2024

OSHA Standards and Regulations; Corrections

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    85:8726-8746
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    OSHA Standards and Regulations; Corrections 
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 18, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8726-8746]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00207]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1904, 1910, 1915, 1918, and 1926

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Definitions.

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The Act. The Act means the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.). The definitions contained in section 3 of the Act (29 U.S.C. 652) and related interpretations apply to such terms when used in this part 1904.

Determining if the employees experienced an injury or illness due to an exposure.

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 14, 2017

Nichole Winnett
Jackson Lewis P. C.
10701 Parkridge Blvd.
Suite 300
Reston, VA 20191

Dear Ms. Winnett:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the requirements contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Your letter requests interpretation of an incident involving a work-related exposure to 15% hydrofluoric acid.

Recording criteria for cases involving workers from a temporary help service, employee leasing service, or personnel supply service.

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.

June 23, 2003

Mr. Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.
Jackson Lewis LLP
2100 Landmark Building
301 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601-2122

Dear Mr. Foulke:

Clarification of the term abnormal condition as used in the Recordkeeping standard

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.

January 25, 2010

Mr. Eric Blankenheim, OTR, MSIE, CPE, CSP
Occupational Therapist
Blankenheim Services
1650 Tri-Park Way, Suite A
Appleton, WI  54914

Dear Mr. Blankenheim:

Clarifying the Recordability Criteria of Several Examples Addressing the Issues of Determining Work-relatedness and Covered Employees

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.

June 6, 2012

Belal Kayyali
Vice President
Health, Safety and Environment
Consolidated Contractors International Co.
Polis Centre, 62B Kifissias Ave.
P.O. Box 61092. Amaroussion 15110
Athens, Greece

Dear Mr. Kayyali:

How to maintain logs for employees across multiple locations.

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.

June 25, 2015

Feliza Guerrero
Excel Building Services
1061 Serpentine Lane
Suite H
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Dear Ms. Guerrero: