What is a first aid injury OSHA?

First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred. It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment and requires little technology or training to administer.

How does OSHA define an injury?

Response: As noted in your letter, Section 1904.46 defines an injury or illness as: “An abnormal condition or disorder for OSHA recordkeeping purposes. Injuries include cases such as, but not limited to, a cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation.

Is first aid considered a recordable injury?

Injuries that do not require medical treatment beyond first aid are generally not recordable. The OSH Act defines first aid to include the following: Using a nonprescription medication at nonprescription strength.

What constitutes a first aid?

First aid often refers to one-time, short-term medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs. It includes cleaning minor cuts or scrapes, applying bandages, use of non-prescription medicine at a non-prescription strength, and hot or cold therapy.

What is the difference between a first aid injury and a medical treatment injury?

(i) First aid treatment is limited to a single soaking or application of cold compresses, and follow-up visits if they are limited only to observation. (ii) Medical treatment includes multiple soakings, draining of collected blood, or other treatment beyond observation.

How do you define injury?

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more.

What is safety injury?

OSHA. An injury or illness is an abnormal condition or disorder. Injuries include cases such as, but not limited to, a cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation. Illnesses include both acute and chronic illnesses, such as, but not limited to, a skin disease, respiratory disorder, or poisoning. [

What makes an injury a first aid injury?

While a wound closed with butterfly bandages is considered a first aid incident, closing that same wound with sutures would make it a serious, recordable injury. Treating a worker who experiences minor musculoskeletal discomfort on-the-job with massage is considered first aid.

What does OSHA require in a first aid kit?

OSHA. OSHA does not require specific first aid kits for general industry, but states in 29 CFR 1910.151(b), “Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available.”

How do you first aid an injury?

Here’s what to do:

1. Place the burned area under running cool water for at least 5 minutes to reduce swelling.
2. Apply an antiseptic spray, antibiotic ointment, or aloe vera cream to soothe the area.
3. Loosely wrap a gauze bandage around the burn.
4. To relieve pain, take acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.