Exemptions from the OSHA Injury and Illness recordkeeping requirements.

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November 3, 1994

Ms. Lillian Lowe Office Manager Earthwell International Technologies, Inc.

4601 Gateway Circle Dayton, Ohio 45440

Dear Ms. Lowe:

Thank you for your letter dated October 13, requesting information concerning exemptions from the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements. Your letter was forwarded to my office from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for the administration of the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Exemptions from the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

November 22, 1994

William M. Montante, CSP Assistant Vice President M&M Protection Consultants 3400 Georgia-Pacific Center 133 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1808

Dear Mr. Montante:

Recording occupational asthma cases on the OSHA 200 Log.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

November 30, 1994

Susan J. Park, RN Occupational Health & Safety Ford Motor Company Post Office Box 1899 Dearborn, Michigan 48121-1899

Dear Ms. Park:

Thank you for your letter dated November 16, requesting guidance for recording occupational asthma cases on the OSHA 200 Log. As MIOSHA correctly pointed out, occupational asthma cases should be recorded as "Respiratory Conditions Due to Toxic Agents" (column 7c of the Log.). The guidance found in Appendix C of the Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is in error.

Recording protocol for work related cumulative trauma disorder cases.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

December 7, 1994

Patrick J. Beecher, MD Associate Medical Director Occupational Health and Safety Ford Motor Company Post Office Box 1899 Dearborn, Michigan 48121-1899

Dear Dr. Beecher:

Work-related hearing loss.

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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.

November 15, 1991

Mr. William K. Wolfe
President
Environmental Technology Corporation
Building J-3
11205 Alpharetta Highway
Roswell, Georgia 30076

Dear Mr. Wolfe:

Thank you for your letter of September 25 stating your views on the recordability of work-related hearing loss. We appreciate and consider carefully any input from hearing conservation experts such as yourself. In this letter I will attempt to answer your questions and address the issues you have raised.

Clarification of the term "contemporaneous" as used in recordkeeping FAQ 7-10a.

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 15, 2007

Mr. David F. Coble, CSP, President
CTJ Safety Associates
113 Cambay Court
Cary, NC 27513

Dear Mr. Coble:

This is in response to your February 2, 2006 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requesting an interpretation of the term "contemporaneous" as used in Frequently Asked Question 7-10a to the injury and illness recordkeeping regulation at 29 CFR Part 1904.

FAQ 7-10a states:

Whether damage to employee dentures is a recordable injury.

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.

April 3, 2007

Mr. Brian P. Leech, CIH
Senior Occupational Health Specialist
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
1001 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77387

Dear Mr. Leech:

Clarification of several recordkeeping scenarios regarding the use of prescription medication in treating a work-related case.

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.

February 6, 2007

Ms. Linda Ballas
Linda Ballas & Associates
7129 Nightingale Drive
Holland, OH 43528

Dear Ms. Ballas:

Recording an injury when physician recommends restriction but no restricted work is available.

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 3, 2006

Ms. Joan Brooker
Safety Administrative Assistant
WACO® Scaffolding & Equipment
4545 Spring Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44131-8028

Dear Ms. Brooker:

OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping criteria.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

April 4, 1995

Mr. Larry M. Kreh
Manager
Ergonomics and Loss Prevention
PPG Industries, Inc.
Post Office Box 2009
Allison Park, Pennsylvania 15101

Dear Mr. Kreh: