Is a cut finger a recordable injury?
Reviewed by Julie Gunn, Head of Services, SALUS Safety
The question, as asked: is a cut finger a recordable injury
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Published by SALUSTo determine if a cut finger is a recordable injury, you need to consider several factors. Generally, an injury is recordable if it results in any of the following [1]:
- Medical treatment beyond first aid [1]
- Loss of consciousness [1]
- Days away from work [1]
- Restricted work activity or job transfer [1]
First aid includes things like cleaning a wound, using bandages, and applying antiseptic [1]. If the cut finger only requires first aid, it's likely not recordable. However, if the cut requires stitches, prescription medication, or results in lost time from work, it would likely be considered a recordable injury [1].
Sources used for this answer
[1] CUSTOM - FractureFree Crack Prevention Membrane
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# SAFETY DATA SHEET (cont.) ## 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST-AID MEASURES (cont.) CUSTOM PRODUCTS WILLDING CUSTOM ® TILE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard and WHMIS 2015 # SAFETY DATA SHEET <table><tr><th></th><th>medical attention immediately.</th></tr><tr><td>Skin Contact:</td><td>In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation develops and persists.</td></tr><tr><td>Inhalation:</td><td>If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.</td></tr><tr><td>Ingestion:</td><td>If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical advice/attention.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS, ACUTE AND DELAYED</td></tr><tr><td>ROUTES OF EXPOSURE</td><td>DESCRIPTION</td></tr><tr><td>Eye Contact:</td><td>Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear production, with marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.</td></tr><tr><td>Skin Contact:</td><td>May cause skin irritation. Handling can cause dry skin, discomfort, irritation, and dermatitis.</td></tr><tr><td>Inhalation:</td><td>May cause respiratory tract irritation. This product contains crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica from this product can cause silicosis, a serious disabling and fatal lung disease.</td></tr><tr><td>Ingestion:</td><td>May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause discomfort and/or distress, nausea or vomiting.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED</td></tr><tr><td>Note to Physicians:</td><td>Symptoms may not appear immediately.</td></tr><tr><td>Specific Treatme…
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