Clarification of the applicability of the recording criteria for cases occurring while traveling to from an airport for work-related travel.

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 12, 2015

Neil H. Wasser
Constangy Brooks & Smith, LLP
230 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 2400
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1557

Dear Mr. Wasser:

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 your question relates to the exception to work-relatedness for a side trip taken while an employee is in travel status.

Scenario:

Determining who is the responsible party to record an injury or illness

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 19, 2015

Jeff Dahlquist, Jim Evilsizer, Monica Zapp
Magna Exteriors & Interiors
Nascote Industries, Inc.
18310 Enterprise Ave.
Nashville, IL 62263

Dear Mr. Dahlquist, Mr. Evilsizer, and Ms. Zapp:

Use of kinesiology tape is not considered medical treatment beyond first aid.

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 6, 2015

Jim Thornton
National Athletic Trainers' Association
1620 Valwood Parkway, Suite 115
Carrollton, TX 75006

Dear Mr. Thornton:

Thank you for your letter dated January 27, 2015, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR 1904 — Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Specifically, you asked OSHA to reconsider its interpretation regarding the use of kinesiology tape.

Clarification regarding the applicability of the recording criteria for an injury occurring while commuting to from work

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 13, 2015

Rick Barnard
GoodCents
5738 Jones Street
Milton, Florida 32570

Dear Mr. Barnard:

Thank you for your recent letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the recordkeeping regulation contained in 29 CFR Part 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. You ask for clarification on the work relationship of injuries occurring during an employee's commute.

OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Interpretations.

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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.

THE ISSUES RELATED TO OSHA AND WORK AT HOME ARE PRESENTLY UNDER REVIEW. SEE ASSISTANT SECRETARY JEFFRESS' JANUARY 28, 2000 TESTIMONY REGARDING OSHA COVERAGE OF WORKING AT HOME.

April 18, 1996

Linda Ballas
Linda Ballas & Associates
4413 Copper Creek Lane
Toledo, Ohio 43615

Dear Ms. Ballas:

Clarification of 1904.31 regarding who is responsible for recording injuries and illnesses when supervision is shared by a prime contractor and subcontractors.

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 25, 2017

Mr. Fred Hartz
Holtec International
200 Braddock Avenue
Turtle Creek, PA; 15145

Dear Mr. Hartz:

Pencil entries and/or correction fluid on OSHA 200 Log are acceptable.

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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.

February 25, 1992

Ms Felicia J. Bayer
Bristol-Myers
Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute
Post Office Box 5100
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492-7660

Dear Ms. Bayer:

Thank you for your letter of February 10, requesting clarification of the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements. Your questions are 1) is pencil acceptable in completing the OSHA 200 Log, and 2) can white-out be used for corrections on the 200 Log.

Proposed revision to the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements contained in 1904.

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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.

June 18, 1996

The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-4304

Dear Senator Hutchison:

Interpretations concerning several OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping issues.

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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.

July 16, 1996

Mr. Brad Brown
Planning & Research
Associate II
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Standards
Research & Statistics Division
State House Station #45
Augusta, Maine 04333-0045

Dear Brad:

Recordkeeping requirements for injury cases treated with butterfly adhesive dressings.

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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.

February 25, 1992

Mr. R. L. Kuhn Director,
Safety, Health & Environmental Affairs
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
Post Office Box 516
Saint Louis, Missouri 63166-0516

Dear Mr. Kuhn:

Thank you for your letter of January 24, requesting clarification of the OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements for injury cases which result in treatment with butterfly adhesive dressings or Steri Strips(1).