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