Recording Criteria
In this module, we'll take a closer look at general and specific recording criteria.
What is an OSHA Recordable
As we mentioned earlier, an injury or illness meets the general recording criteria, and is recordable, if it results in any one of the following six conditions:
- death
- days away from work
- restricted work or job transfer
- medical treatment beyond first aid
- loss of consciousness
- A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional
Certain work-related injuries and illnesses must be recorded even if they don't meet the above criteria. These include:
- Needlestick injuries or cuts from sharp objects contaminated with another person’s blood or infectious material
- Occupational hearing loss with a Standard Threshold Shift (STS) of 10 dB or more
- Work-related tuberculosis (TB)
- Medical removal under OSHA standards (e.g., due to lead or benzene exposure)
1. Death
You must record an injury or illness that results in death by entering a check mark in column (G) of the OSHA 300 Log for cases resulting in death. You must also report any work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours.
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4-1. Which of the following is required for an injury to be classified as a recordable case?
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