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1904.4 (1) What sections of this rule describe recording criteria for recording work-related injuries and illnesses?

The table below indicates which sections of the rule address each topic.

Determination of work-relatedness See §1904.5
Determination of a new case See §1904.6
General recording criteria See §1904.7
Additional criteria. (Needlestick and sharps injury cases, tuberculosis cases, hearing loss cases, medical removal cases, and musculoskeletal disorder cases) See §1904.8 through §1904.12

(2) How do I decide whether a particular injury or illness is recordable?

The decision tree for recording work-related injuries and illnesses below shows the steps involved in making this determination.
 
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