Question

Record-keeping (for OSHA purposes) is required for an employee involved in an accident while traveling from project to project, but detours to the bank in order to make a withdrawal for personal expenses.

Option 1: True
Option 2: False

Answer 1

The correct answer to whether OSHA record-keeping is required for an employee involved in an accident while on a personal detour is false, as the incident is not considered work-related under OSHA standards.

Step-by-step explanation:

For OSHA record-keeping purposes, it is generally true that employers must keep accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses. However, if an employee is involved in an accident while traveling for work but detours for a personal errand, such as making a bank withdrawal, this incident may not be considered work-related. Under OSHA guidelines, injuries and illnesses are recordable if they are work-related, and an activity, such as a personal errand, breaks the work-related travel status. Thus, Option 2: False, would be the correct choice because the accident occurred while the employee was engaged in a personal activity, and would typically not be considered work-related under OSHA's criteria.