CFR 127D - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

On July 1, 2002 (Federal Register), federal OSHA issued an amendment to the final rule clarifying how Standard Threshold Shifts will be recorded in 29 CFR 1904.10 - "Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss".  Also on July 1, 2002 (Federal Register), Federal OSHA proposed to extend the delay for 29 CFR 1904.12 - "Recording criteria for cases involving work-related musculoskeletal disorders" until January 1, 2004 (Note: 1904.12 is not active). Additionally, federal OSHA has proposed to delay paragraph 29 CFR 1904.10(b)(7) which requires the employer to check the hearing loss column on the log. In accordance with 13 NCAC 7A.0301(b), the N.C. Commissioner of Labor automatically adopted the federal Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Standard and the subsequent amendment with an effective date of January 1, 2003.

Related CFRs include: CFR 127C - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127E - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127F - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127G - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127H - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127I - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127J - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127K - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, CFR 127L - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (ITA), CFR 127M - Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (ITA), and CFR 127N - Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses.

Also reference SN 75 - Public Sector Establishments for Recordkeeping, CPL 02-00-135 - Recordkeeping Policies and Procedures Manual, and OPN 128 - Public Sector Surveys and Inspections. Additional information and resources can be found on the safety and health topic page for Recording and Reporting, Noise and Ergonomics.