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#1 Posted : 06 March 2006 03:10:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robin Anyone know OSHA definition for accidents ? Cheers
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#2 Posted : 06 March 2006 04:23:00(UTC)
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Posted By Gareth Williams Hi Rob, Have you tried the web site? If not I use a simple version "Accident" An undesired event that results in Harm to people Damage to property or Loss to process
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#3 Posted : 06 March 2006 10:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By Heather Collins Robin The definition is quite complex. Try here: http://www.osha.gov/pls/...able=STANDARDS&p_id=9638 It is basically any work-related accident or ill-health resulting in death or one or more shifts' absence from or restriction from normal work or requiring specified medical treatments. The day of the accident does not count. The OSHA site does have a fairly good FAQ on this as it's quite detailed.
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#4 Posted : 07 March 2006 22:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Kimmins Robin Simple definition of an OSHA Recordable is i. Death ii. Days away from work iii. Restricted work or transfer to another job iv. Medical treatment beyond first aid v. Loss of consciousness vi. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional. Don't forget, here in the US, OSHA does not have responsibility for accidents to non-employees, like the HSE does in the UK. Additionally there is not socialized medicine so each state has WC insurance and will have incident/accident/claim definitions also. You're welcome to e-mail with a specific question. David
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