The proper recording of hearing loss on the OSHA Form 200.

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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.

May 19, 1995

Ms. Susan Cooper
Mergerson Senior Vice President
Impact Health Services, Inc.
920 Main Street
Suite 700
Kansas City, Missouri 64105

Dear Ms. Mergerson:

Thank you for your letter dated April 21, requesting an interpretation on the proper recording of hearing loss on the OSHA Form 200. Your letter was forwarded to the OSHA Office of Statistics by the Directorate of Compliance Programs. The Division of Recordkeeping Requirements is responsible for the maintenance of the injury and illness recordkeeping system nationwide.

Clarification of a pre-existing injury or illness and recordable events

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 28, 2014

Mr. Nathan Pangrace
1375 East Ninth Street
One Cleveland Center
9th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Dear Mr. Pangrace:

Clarification of Multiple Business Establishments and Covered Employees

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 28, 2014

John D. Smart
500 Winstead Building
2728 N. Harwood Street
Dallas, Texas 75201

Dear Mr. Smart:

Car Dealership Accident

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 23, 2012

Mr. Charles Wise
6232 University Ave. #10
Madison, WI 53705

Dear Mr. Wise:

Determining work-relatedness for pre-existing condition.

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 18, 2014

Ashley M. James
Take Care Health Systems
3400 Amamosa Road
Clinton, IA 52732

Dear Ms. James:

Definition of "establishment" for injury and illness recordkeeping.

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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.

March 11, 1992

Pat Beecher, M.D.
Ford Motor Co.
900 Parklane Towers
West One Parklane Boulevard
Dearborn, Michigan 48126

Dear Dr. Beecher:

Thank you for your letter of January 25, 1992, requesting interpretations for a series of injury and illness recordkeeping questions. I will answer these questions by first restating each one and then answering it. Wherever possible, I will reference The Recordkeeping Guidelines for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, 1986, by referencing the page number and question(s) that apply.

Determining work-relatedness for injuries while on travel status

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 20, 2014

James Goodwyne
Shell Exploration & Production Co.
150-C North Dairy Ashford, C480
Houston, TX 77079

Dear Mr. Goodwyne:

Thank you for your 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. Specifically, your letter requests clarification of OSHA¿s injury and illness reporting requirements at Section 1904.5, Determination of Work-relatedness.

Scenario 1:

Prescription medications, including preventive antibiotics, are considered medical treatment and are recordable.

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 20, 2014

Darren J. Hunter
Rooney, Rippie & Ratnaswamy LLP
Kingsbury Center, Suite 600
350 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Dear Mr. Hunter:

National Association of Manufacturers - 11/16/2001

Settlement Agreement

United States District Court for the District of Columbia

National Association of Manufacturers, Plaintiff, v. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, and John Henshaw, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, Defendants.

[Case No: 1:01CV00575 (GK)]

Revised Settlement Agreement

Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses: Delay of Compliance Date

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    82:55761-55766
  • Title:
    Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses: Delay of Compliance Date
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 225 (Friday, November 24, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55761-55766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25392]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1904

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