With OSHA recordkeeping deadlines around the corner, here are some recordkeeping tips to keep you informed and compliant.
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Recordable injuries are defined as any work-related injury that results in treatment beyond first aid.
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Counting days away from work or restricted duty must include every calendar day, including weekends/holidays.
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Logs need to be updated within 7 days of a new injury.
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300A forms need to be posted in the workplace from Feb. 1 – Apr. 30, 2023 and submitted to OSHA by March 2.
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Injuries are to be recorded on the:
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OSHA 300 = full log
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300A = summary of all injuries
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301 = injury and illness incident report
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Here is a list of First Aid treatments:
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Non-prescription drugs at non-prescription doses
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Cleaning, flushing, soaking wounds on skin surface
A flowchart to determine if an injury/illness is recordable.
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Non-rigid supports
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Drain fluid from blister
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Tetanus immunization
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Hot or cold therapy
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Use of bandages, butterfly, Steri-strips
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Massage (physical therapy and chiropractic treatment are medical treatment)
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Remove splinter or foreign material by irrigation, tweezers or cotton swab
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Foreign body removed from eye with irrigation or cotton swab
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Use of finger guards
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Use of eye patch
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Drinking fluids for heat stress relief
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