Clarification on the work-related exemption involving personal tasks outside the assigned working hours
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November 6, 2015
William Principe
Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 2400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557
Dear Mr. Principe:
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. Specifically, you requested clarification on the exemption to work-relatedness involving personal tasks performed within the work environment.