1904.12(c)

All injuries/illnesses that result in days away from work are recordable.

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June 26, 2000

Gemma S. Calimeri
Senior Methods Specialist
Lucent Technologies
475 South Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07962

Dear Ms. Calimeri:

Recordability of treatment for hydrofluoric acid burns.

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July 31, 2000

Donald V. Lassiter, Ph.D.
Consultant, Environmental
& Occupational Health
Occupational Health Systems
2701 Sloane Street
Norman, OK 73032

Dear Mr. Lassiter:

Thank you for your letter of October 20, 1999 in which you ask for guidance concerning the OSHA recordkeeping requirements as they pertain to the use of a non-prescription preparation in response to a suspected exposure to hydrofluoric acid.

 

Recording injuries/illness of pool nurses (temporary employees);needlestick recordkeeping.

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October 17, 2000

 

Christine Aberle
Director of Risk Management
Colorado Health Care Association
225 East 16th Avenue
Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80203

Dear Ms. Aberle:

Thank you for your letter dated June 1, 2000, concerning procedures for recording (1) work-related injuries and illnesses experienced by temporary workers and (2) needlestick injuries.