Medical treatment (OSHA recordkeeping)
Managing and caring for a patient to combat disease or disorder, excluding observation, diagnostic procedures and first aid.
Definition, in the source's words
29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)(i)(opens ecfr.gov in a new tab)“Medical treatment” means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. For the purposes of part 1904, medical treatment does not include:”
What it means
The exclusions are visits solely for observation or counseling; diagnostic procedures such as X-rays and blood tests, including medication given solely for diagnosis such as eye drops to dilate pupils; and first aid as listed in 1904.7(b)(5)(ii).
Example
Treatments that count as medical treatment: sutures or staples, prescription medication (or nonprescription medication recommended at prescription strength), rigid splints or casts to immobilize, and physical therapy.
Where it appears on the exam
ASP: ASP11 Domain 9, Legal
Practice: OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting
CSP: CSP11 Domain 2, Program Management
CHST: CHST5 Domain 3, Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Sustainment
Practice: OSHA Recordkeeping
Questions
- Is an X-ray medical treatment?
- No. Diagnostic procedures such as X-rays and blood tests are excluded under 1904.7(b)(5)(i).
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