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OSHA Recordability Navigator

Work through the recordability decision in the right order.

A structured educational navigator based on OSHA Part 1904. It helps organize the decision. It does not replace review of the regulation, special-case criteria or legal advice.

Step 1 of 5
1. Did an injury or illness occur?

OSHA recordkeeping starts with whether there is an injury or illness as defined by Part 1904.

2. Is the case work-related?

Consider the work environment and the exceptions in 29 CFR 1904.5.

3. Is this a new case?

Review 29 CFR 1904.6, especially prior cases involving the same type of condition and body part.

4. Does a special recording criterion apply?

Special rules exist for needlesticks/sharps, medical removal, occupational hearing loss and tuberculosis.

5. Does the case meet a general recording criterion?

Select every criterion that applies.

First aid

First aid vs. medical treatment

OSHA's first-aid list is specific and complete for Part 1904 purposes. Treatment outside that list may be medical treatment beyond first aid.

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Second opinion

Need case-specific review?

Use a fixed-scope virtual review when the facts, medical documentation or work relationship are not straightforward.

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Metrics

Already recordable?

See how the case changes TRIR, DART and one-case sensitivity for your hours worked.

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