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If the spider bite resulted from the work assignment or occurred in the course of work, and if its treatment required more that First aid, it is OSHA recordable, regardless of whether work was missed or not.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf prescription medication is required as a result of the sting, then it is recordable. OSHA does have an exception for tetanus shots given as a precautionary meaure after a puncture, however, these are rerely given for insect bites or stings.
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∙ 13y agoAn insect bit may be OSHA recordable if it occurs as a result of you performing your work assignment and you are hospitalized or loose a day or more from work as a result, or you receive medical attention beyond first aid for the bite.
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∙ 14y agoA run of the mill insect bite is not an OSHA Recordable injury because most insect bites do not require medical attention beyond first aid. If a work-related insect bite triggers anaphylactic shock, or otherwise requires medical attention beyond first aid, then it may be OSHA recordable. Consult a specialist who can consider all the specific circumstances of the incident.
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∙ 9y agoNo, a bee sting is not OSHA recordable. Two things that are recordable to OSHA is lacerations and eye injuries.
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∙ 9y agoYes the antidote for bee stings is required in many health kits. Since some employees can come in contact with bees at work, bee stings are OSHA recordable.
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∙ 13y agoDepending if the employee received medical attention beyond first aid.
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Is a tick bite an OSHA recordable?
If the tick (or any insect bite) results in the need for administering a prescribed medication (even an epipen for allergic reactions), it becomes an OSHA recordable workplace incident.
Is a insect bite in an employer's parking lot a recordable injury for OSHA?
If the bite requires medical treatment beyond First Aid, and if the employee was bitten while in the parking lot for a work-related purpose other than going home or going to work, the bit may be OSHA recordable. Most insect bites are not.
Is a dog bite osha recordable?
If the snake bite occurred at work or during an employment related activity, and resulted in illness, lost workdays or medical treatment beyond first aid, then it may be an OSHA Recordable event. Never rely on advice from forums such as this one to determine OSHA Recordability. Consult an OSHA recordkeeping requiremets specialist who also has detailed knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the snake bite.
Is a tb test osha recordable?
No test is OSHA recordable, but the results may tell you that there is an OSHA recordable illness.
Is it an OSHA recordable when Physical Therapy is prescribed to treat shoulder soreness?
Yes, it is an OSHA recordable.
Is an OSHA Recordable case a legal obligation and requirement?
You are legally required to record and OSHA recordable case.
Is the use of numbing eye drops osha recordable?
If it is a prescription (per OSHA regs) then yes...it is recordable.
Is Chiropractic adjustment OSHA Recordable?
Chiropractic adjustment is OSHA Recordable if it used as the result of a workplace accident or injury.
Is fainting OSHA recordable?
depends
Can an OSHA recordable incident be declassified from recordable because of DOT standards?
DOT (US Department of Transportation) standards have nothing to do with whether an incident is recordable under OSHA regulations.
Is a cut that was calderized osha recordable?
If an injury requires medical care (beyond first aid) it is an OSHA recordable. And I think you mean cauterized.
Is a cist an OSHA recordable?
A cist is part of an OSHA recordable only if it resulted from workplace activity as part of your assigned job, and if it is considered to be a illness.
