OSHA Recordkeeping questions for the CHST

Question 1

A laborer strains his shoulder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The site clinic's physician assistant restricts him from overhead work for the remainder of that day only. He returns Wednesday with no restrictions and performs all routine duties. Under the restricted work rules, how should the restriction be treated?

1. AIt is recorded as one day of restricted work because a licensed professional imposed it
2. BIt is not recorded as restricted work because the restriction applied only to the day the injury occurred
3. CIt is recorded as restricted work only if the laborer loses at least three hours of pay
4. DIt is recorded as restricted work only if the restriction is put in writing by the employer

Question 2

A laborer sprains his wrist on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, the clinic physician recommends he stay home for three days (Tuesday through Thursday). The employee ignores the advice, reports to work Tuesday, and does his normal duties for the rest of the week. How should the employer handle this case on the OSHA 300 Log?

1. ARecord it as a days-away case with zero days, because the employee never actually missed a scheduled shift
2. BRecord it as a days-away case with three calendar days away, because the physician's recommendation controls the count
3. CRecord only the days the employee actually stayed home, which is none, and list the case as a job transfer or restriction instead
4. DDo not record it as a days-away case, because the employee worked and the recommendation was not followed