SafetyQuestion 1322 of 1605
Under Cal/OSHA's current definition, a 'serious injury or illness' that must be reported includes an injury requiring:
a.A single band-aid
b.Only fatalities
c.A day off for a headache
d.Inpatient hospitalization (for other than medical observation/diagnostic testing), amputation, loss of an eye, or a serious degree of disfigurement
Explanation
The reportable 'serious injury or illness' definition includes inpatient hospitalization, amputation, loss of an eye, or serious permanent disfigurement. (The old 24-hour hospitalization threshold was removed.)
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