Needlesticks & Sharps Injuries
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Certain injuries from needles or other sharp objects contaminated with another person's blood may be recordable under special OSHA rules.
See OSHA 1904.8
Medical Removal
Hearing Loss
Tuberculosis
Visit to a healthcare professional for observation only
Diagnostics including x-rays, blood test, prescription meds used for diagnostics
Tetanus immunizations
Hot or cold therapy
Cleaning wounds
Using basic wound coverings (sutures and staples are not considered basic)
Non-rigid means of support, such as bandages, wraps, etc.
Drinking fluids to relieve stress
Temporary immobilization for transport using splints, etc.
Removing splinters or other foreign bodies using irrigation, swabs, or other simple measures
Over the counter medications only
Drilling a toenail or fingernail to relieve pressure
Eye Patches or finger guards
Massages (physical therapy or chiropractic treatment are considered medical treatment for recordkeeping purposes)
OSHA 300 Log
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OSHA 300A Summary
📅 OSHA Posting Requirement
Establishment Information
Injury & Illness Statistics
📋 OSHA 301 - Injury & Illness Incident Report
OSHA's Form 301
Injury and Illness Incident Report
📊 Incident Rate Calculator
What do these rates mean?
TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate):
Number of recordable incidents per 100 full-time workers per year. Includes all deaths, days away, restricted work, and other recordable cases.
DART Rate (Days Away, Restricted, or job Transfer):
Number of incidents involving days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer per 100 workers. Often considered the most important safety metric.
LTIR (Lost Time Incident Rate):
Number of incidents with days away from work per 100 workers. Only counts cases where the employee missed work.
Severity Rate:
Total number of days lost (away from work + restricted duty) per 100 workers per year. Higher numbers indicate more severe injuries.
💡 Tip: Lower rates = better safety performance. Compare your rates against your industry's national average at www.bls.gov/iif
