A worker reports a minor injury that required first aid only. According to OSHA recordkeeping requirements, what action is required?
Correct Answer
B) No recording required for first aid cases
OSHA does not require recording of first aid cases on the 300 log. Only injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, days away from work, restricted work, or job transfer must be recorded.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA specifically exempts first aid cases from recordkeeping requirements on the 300 log. First aid is defined as one-time treatment and subsequent observation of minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, and similar injuries that do not ordinarily require medical care. This exemption helps distinguish between minor workplace incidents and more serious injuries that indicate workplace safety concerns requiring documentation and analysis.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option C: Report to OSHA within 24 hours
The 24-hour reporting requirement applies only to fatalities and severe injuries requiring hospitalization of three or more employees, not minor first aid cases.
Option D: Record on OSHA 300 log within 7 days
The 7-day recording requirement applies only to recordable injuries, which exclude first aid cases. First aid incidents are specifically exempted from OSHA 300 log requirements regardless of timing.
Memory Technique
Think 'First Aid = First Pass' - first aid cases get a free pass from OSHA recordkeeping requirements
Reference Hint
OSHA 29 CFR 1904 - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, specifically section 1904.7 regarding general recording criteria
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