In the context of workplace safety and OSHA recordkeeping requirements, the use of crutches alone does not typically make an injury recordable. Injuries are generally recordable if they result in medical treatment beyond first aid, days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer. However, if the injury that necessitated the use of crutches meets any of these criteria, then it would be considered recordable. It is important to accurately assess the severity and impact of the injury to determine its recordability under OSHA guidelines.
Oh, it sounds like you may have had a little accident. That's okay, accidents happen to all of us. Using crutches to help you move around with your injury is a good idea to keep you safe and comfortable. Remember, it's important to let your doctor know about your injury and they can advise you on whether it needs to be recorded. Just take it easy and let your body heal, and soon you'll be back to creating happy little accidents of your own.
Well, honey, if you're using crutches because you've injured yourself at work, then yes, it's usually considered recordable under OSHA regulations. But hey, I'm not a lawyer, so if you're really concerned about it, maybe talk to someone who gets paid to know these things. Stay safe out there, buttercup.
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No, not in and of itself. While the use of crutches could certainly be paired with prescription pain medicine or perhaps a positive x-ray and reflect an injury above and beyond a first-aid case, however, the use of crutches alone does not constitute a recordable injury.
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If giving the cream is a preventive process, it may not make the injury recordable. If the cream is given to deal with an infection that was the result of the injury, yes, that would make the injury recordable since the cream is a prescription medication and giving it is therefore beyond first aid. All the above presumes that the circumstances of the injury or need for antibiotic treatment meet the other criteria for recordability.
No. Use of a steri-strip does NOT make an injury OSHA recordable, as per General Recording Criteria §1904.7 See: http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKside-by-side.html No. Use of a steri-strip does NOT make an injury OSHA recordable, as per General Recording Criteria §1904.7 See: http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKside-by-side.html
A followup doctors visit may make an injury OSHA recordable, but whether it does depends on the specific circumstances. The determination should be made by someone familiar with the particular case as well as with the OSHA regulations for injury and illness recording.
Yes. Any work related injury that requires more than First Aid treatment is an OSHA recordable injury.
Using dermabond is not an injury, it is a treatment of an injury. Any treatment that goes beyond first aid would make the injury OSHA recordable, always assuming that it met the other criteria for OSHA recordability.
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Chiropractic adjustment is OSHA Recordable if it used as the result of a workplace accident or injury.
Sutures are medical treatment beyond first aid. Therefore, if the other aspects of the injury meet the definition of an OSHA Recordable event, getting sutures makes the even recordable. Never rely on advice in a forum such as WikiAnswers when determining recordability. Always consult a sepcialist who is familiar both with the relevant OSHA regulations and the specifics of the injury and particular workplace.