OSHA recordkeeping · 29 CFR 1904
Is over-the-counter medicine at prescription strength OSHA recordable?
Yes. When a physician or licensed health care professional recommends a nonprescription medication at prescription strength, OSHA treats it the same as prescription medication. Examples from OSHA: ibuprofen over 467 mg, diphenhydramine over 50 mg, naproxen sodium over 220 mg in a single dose.
Why
- Treatment went beyond OSHA's first-aid list. 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)
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