SPHR Human Resources

Category - Risk

Which of the following injuries or illnesses is considered work related?
  1. An employee twisted an ankle at an aerobics class the company sponsored.
  2. An employee fell while taking a shower in the dressing room after the work shift.
  3. An employee is hit by a car in the parking lot while walking toward the building.
  4. An employee disregards the safety procedures and is cut by a table saw.
Explanation
Answer - D - Injuries that occur while performing the job are reportable, whether or not the employee was at fault.

Key Takeaway: OSHA regulations exempt injuries that occur as a result of voluntary participation in fitness activities, those from personal grooming activities, or those caused by motor vehicles in a company parking lot.
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