Which statement is correct about first aid and recordability?

• A. Any first aid incident is recordable
• B. A first aid incident is recordable only if treatment goes beyond first aid
• C. All incidents are recordable regardless of treatment
• D. Only fatalities are recordable

Answer: (B)

The key idea being tested is how OSHA distinguishes first aid from recordable incidents. Under OSHA rules, a case that requires only first aid is not recordable. It becomes recordable when the medical treatment goes beyond first aid. That’s why the statement that a first aid incident is recordable only if treatment goes beyond first aid is the best answer.

Think of it this way: simple actions like cleaning a small wound and applying a bandage or using basic first-aid supplies fall under first aid and aren’t recorded. If the injury requires more extensive care—such as sutures, prescription medication, a doctor’s evaluation, or other treatment beyond basic first aid—the incident becomes recordable.