OSHA Medical Treatment Quiz

What does OSHA define as medical treatment?

Eight hours after a work-related fatality, the employer must report the incident either in person or by ____.

Which job requires a separate OSHA Form 300 for Contractor Earl?

Employers of _____ or more employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Which job-related circumstance is NOT considered a privacy concern case by OSHA?

Which statement is NOT true regarding Employer Rudy's case records after selling her company?

Which work-related case is NOT considered 'new' for recording purposes?

Whose copy of Greg's privacy concern report must have his name removed?

OSHA has capped the number of days in 'days away' cases at _____ days.

Which of these injuries or illnesses would NOT be recordable?

Medical Treatment Definitions

OSHA classifies stitches for leg lacerations as medical treatment.
Other examples: blood tests, MRIs, and first aid for stomach cramps.

Incident Reporting Requirements

Employers must report work-related fatalities to OSHA within eight hours via phone or in person.

OSHA Form 300 Requirements

Separate OSHA Form 300 must be kept for each job site.
Example: Computer plant construction requires a distinct form due to specific job duration.

Employee Recordkeeping Obligations

Employers with 11 or more employees must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Intoxication is not considered a privacy concern case by OSHA.

Case Records During Company Sale

When a company is sold, the previous owner must report cases until the sale date and transfer records to the new owner.
The new owner is not required to update or correct the previous owner’s records.

Existing work-related cases do not qualify as "new," even if the event recurs after a period of time.

Privacy Concern Report Copy Requests

Only authorized individuals with written consent can request third-party privacy concern reports, with names removed for confidentiality.

Days Away from Work Capping

OSHA limits the recording of "days away" cases to a maximum of 180 days.

Recordable Injuries and Illnesses

Recordable cases typically include broken bones, loss of consciousness, and heat stroke.
A bloody nose is not deemed recordable under OSHA guidelines.

Test your knowledge of OSHA definitions and regulations regarding medical treatment for workplace injuries. This quiz covers various scenarios to help you understand what qualifies as medical treatment under OSHA guidelines.