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OSHA Recordability Decision Flowchart – Expert-Vetted Criteria for Defensible Determinations
This Is for You If...
You are a Safety Starter establishing your first OSHA 300 Log and need regulatory-aligned criteria to classify injuries.
You are a System Builder standardizing recordability decisions across multiple sites to eliminate inconsistent interpretations.
You are preparing for an OSHA inspection and need defensible documentation of your injury classification process.
You want to eliminate decision fatigue on work-relatedness and first aid distinctions to avoid recordkeeping violations.
What's Inside
A comprehensive 8-page visual and text-based reference guide designed to move you from uncertainty to confidence when classifying workplace injuries and illnesses under 29 CFR 1904. This resource is ready for IMMEDIATE deployment in your safety office and incident investigation workflow.
Visual Decision Flowchart: Full-color flowchart applying OSHA's work-relatedness test and 6 recording criteria in logical sequence to guide consistent, repeatable classification decisions.
Step-by-Step Text Walkthrough: Narrative breakdown of the 5-question decision process covering injury occurrence, work-relatedness, new case determination, recording criteria, and first aid distinctions.
Complete First Aid Reference: The absolute list of 14 first aid treatments per 1904.7(b)(5)(ii) with compliance context, professional status clarifications, and medical treatment examples.
Recording Criteria Quick Reference: Side-by-side tables of general and specific recording criteria including death, loss of consciousness, days away, restricted work, and significant diagnoses.
Real-World Treatment Comparison Tables: 10 common injury scenarios with non-recordable vs. recordable treatment examples demonstrating the exact threshold between first aid and medical treatment.
Edge Case Guidance: Clarifications on work-related stress, mental illness, pre-existing conditions, and off-site incidents with specific regulatory interpretation under OSHA standards.
How It Helps You Today
✅ Defensibility: Apply OSHA's exact regulatory framework to ensure injury classifications withstand inspection scrutiny and eliminate recordkeeping citations.
✅ Eliminates Decision Fatigue: Replace supervisor guesswork with a repeatable decision tool that standardizes classification across all incident responders and sites.
✅ Saves Critical Time: Stop researching the 14-item first aid list mid-incident—reference the complete criteria in seconds to classify injuries and update your 300 Log accurately.
This Is for You If...
You are a Safety Starter establishing your first OSHA 300 Log and need regulatory-aligned criteria to classify injuries.
You are a System Builder standardizing recordability decisions across multiple sites to eliminate inconsistent interpretations.
You are preparing for an OSHA inspection and need defensible documentation of your injury classification process.
You want to eliminate decision fatigue on work-relatedness and first aid distinctions to avoid recordkeeping violations.
What's Inside
A comprehensive 8-page visual and text-based reference guide designed to move you from uncertainty to confidence when classifying workplace injuries and illnesses under 29 CFR 1904. This resource is ready for IMMEDIATE deployment in your safety office and incident investigation workflow.
Visual Decision Flowchart: Full-color flowchart applying OSHA's work-relatedness test and 6 recording criteria in logical sequence to guide consistent, repeatable classification decisions.
Step-by-Step Text Walkthrough: Narrative breakdown of the 5-question decision process covering injury occurrence, work-relatedness, new case determination, recording criteria, and first aid distinctions.
Complete First Aid Reference: The absolute list of 14 first aid treatments per 1904.7(b)(5)(ii) with compliance context, professional status clarifications, and medical treatment examples.
Recording Criteria Quick Reference: Side-by-side tables of general and specific recording criteria including death, loss of consciousness, days away, restricted work, and significant diagnoses.
Real-World Treatment Comparison Tables: 10 common injury scenarios with non-recordable vs. recordable treatment examples demonstrating the exact threshold between first aid and medical treatment.
Edge Case Guidance: Clarifications on work-related stress, mental illness, pre-existing conditions, and off-site incidents with specific regulatory interpretation under OSHA standards.
How It Helps You Today
✅ Defensibility: Apply OSHA's exact regulatory framework to ensure injury classifications withstand inspection scrutiny and eliminate recordkeeping citations.
✅ Eliminates Decision Fatigue: Replace supervisor guesswork with a repeatable decision tool that standardizes classification across all incident responders and sites.
✅ Saves Critical Time: Stop researching the 14-item first aid list mid-incident—reference the complete criteria in seconds to classify injuries and update your 300 Log accurately.
FILE FORMATS & DELIVERY
This flowchart includes 1 file delivered as an instant digital download. Format: PDF (8 pages). All files are delivered via email immediately after purchase.
CUSTOMIZATION & USAGE RIGHTS
PDF guide is reference-only and designed for printing or digital reference. You may use this material across your organization without additional licensing fees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use this across multiple sites?
Yes. Your purchase grants unlimited internal use across all locations within your organization.
Does this guarantee compliance?
This tool is designed to support defensible documentation aligned with OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1904.5, 1904.6, and 1904.7. CoreSafe does not provide legal advice or guarantee regulatory compliance.
How quickly can I deploy this?
Immediately. The flowchart is ready to print or reference digitally upon download and requires no customization.
Do you offer refunds?
Due to the digital nature of these products, all sales are final. If you have questions about fit or content before purchasing, contact info@coresafe.org.
REGULATORY ALIGNMENT
This flowchart reflects current OSHA recordkeeping requirements under 29 CFR 1904.5 (Determination of work-relatedness), 1904.6 (Determination of new cases), and 1904.7 (General recording criteria).
