OSHA 200 log and 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.

December 16, 1991

Mr. Melvin W. Johnson
Vice President
Lamson & Sessions
25701 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Thank you for your letter of October 15, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), concerning the recording of hearing loss on the OSHA Form 200.

Whether manual joint manipulation is considered first aid or medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes

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 16, 2009

Mr. Ron C. Lewis
Manager, Operational Excellence, Support & Reviews
Chevron Phillips
10001 Six Pines Drive
Room 4118
The Woodlands, TX  77380
Dear Mr. Lewis:

Clarification of preexisting injury/illness and recordkeeping

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 6, 2009

Mr. Matt Chandler
Tri-Fab & Construction, Inc.
c/o Exxon Mobil
P.O. Box 874
Joliet, IL  60604

Dear Mr. Chandler:

Clarification on administering oxygen as a precautionary measure and as medical treatment

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.

July 28, 2009

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

Dear Ms. Ballas:

Clarification on prescription medications and recordkeeping requirements

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 6, 2009

Mr. Troy Miller
Health and Safety Manager
Fraser Papers, Inc.
82 Bridge Avenue
Madawaska, ME  04756

Dear Mr. Miller:

Determining if a fatality would be considered work-related

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 4, 2009

Ms. Michelle Geld
OSHA/Safety Coordinator
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
5330 E. 31st Street
P.O. Box 35985
Tulsa, OK  74153-0985

Dear Ms. Geld:

Clarification on when administering oxygen would result in 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.

May 8, 2009

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

Dear Ms. Ballas:

Injuries occurring to employees engaged in activities at a company picnic.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

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.

January 23, 1992

Ms. Jeanette Rauba
Safety Administration Assistant
AT&T Bell Laboratories
600 Mountain Avenue
Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974-0636

Dear Ms. Rauba:

Thank you for your letter of January 3, requesting a recordkeeping interpretation on injuries occurring to employees engaged in activities at a company picnic.

Clarification of the term self-inflicted as used in the Recordkeeping standard

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.

March 31, 2009

Mr. Victor E. Brame
HSE Engineer
Honeywell Analytics, Inc.
405 Barclay Boulevard
Lincolnshire, IL  60069

Dear Mr. Brame:

Counting restricted days for a part-time employee

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.

March 30, 2009

Mr. Jay R. Gnadt, CSP, CRM
Lockton Companies of Dallas, Inc.
1814 Childress Lane
Allen, TX  75013

Dear Mr. Gnadt: