Determining work-relatedness for pre-existing condition.

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 18, 2014

Ashley M. James
Take Care Health Systems
3400 Amamosa Road
Clinton, IA 52732

Dear Ms. James:

Determining work-relatedness for injuries while on travel status

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 20, 2014

James Goodwyne
Shell Exploration & Production Co.
150-C North Dairy Ashford, C480
Houston, TX 77079

Dear Mr. Goodwyne:

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, your letter requests clarification of OSHA¿s injury and illness reporting requirements at Section 1904.5, Determination of Work-relatedness.

Scenario 1:

Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    66:52031-52034
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1904

[Docket No. R-02A]

RIN 1218-AC00

Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor.

ACTION: Final rule.

Standards Improvement Project-Phase IV; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:68504-68685
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2016)][Proposed Rules][Pages 68504-68685]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19454]


Vol. 81

Tuesday,

No.