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Is an epipen an OSHA recordable?
Yes, this is a recordable injury.
Are allergic reactions recordable?
With respect to whether or not it is a recordable, the short answer is that unless the doctor gives the employee a prescription (ointment, medications, etc) when she has a reaction – presuming that the allergen is in the workplace (or the reaction occurs at work) – then it would NOT be a recordable incident.
Are injections OSHA recordable?
Therefore, when “trigger point” injections are administered, the work-related injury or illness is recordable. Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health.
Is an allergic reaction OSHA recordable?
Yes. An allergic reaction to an exposure in the work environment is recordable once they used their prescription medication (epinephrine / inhaler).
Who should have an EpiPen?
Anyone who’s been prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector should always have it with them and should always carry two in case a severe allergic reaction recurs, according to the ACAAI.
What is in epi pen?
Each 0.3 mL in the EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector contains 0.15 mg epinephrine, 1.8 mg sodium chloride, 0.5 mg sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid to adjust pH, and Water for Injection. The pH range is 2.2-5.0. Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic catecholamine.
Is an MRI a recordable?
Results of an MRI do not negate the recordability of a physician’s recommendation.
What is considered a recordable injury for OSHA?
How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness? Any work-related fatality. Any work-related injury or illness that results in loss of consciousness, days away from work, restricted work, or transfer to another job. Any work-related injury or illness requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.
Are Epipens only for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine is the only medication that works on the entire body, multi-system, multi-organ, for anaphylaxis, which is why it is the only drug recommended.
Should everyone carry an EpiPen?
Question: Should everyone carry an EpiPen? Answer: No. If you are concerned about symptoms or a reaction you’ve had, you need to see a physician and they will evaluate you, determine your risk for a severe allergic reaction and then, if appropriate, prescribe an EpiPen.