Stop Minor Injuries from Hurting Your OSHA Record

QuickCare's on-site first aid service helps reduce OSHA recordables in several ways:

• Immediate expert care: Our rapid response (average 54 minutes) brings professional medical care to your workplace, preventing minor injuries from escalating to more serious conditions that would require medical treatment beyond first aid.
• OSHA-informed treatment: Our medical professionals understand the distinction between first aid (non-recordable) and medical treatment (recordable), and provide appropriate care within first aid parameters when medically suitable.
• Avoiding unnecessary ER visits: Many employers send injured workers to emergency rooms out of caution, but this often results in recordable medical treatment. Our on-site assessment determines when first aid is sufficient, preventing unnecessary escalation.
• Expert documentation: We provide detailed documentation that clearly identifies treatments as first aid when appropriate, supporting accurate OSHA recordkeeping.

By providing professional care that treats injuries effectively while remaining within OSHA's first aid parameters, we help prevent many incidents from becoming recordable while ensuring proper care for employees.

Many common workplace injuries can be effectively treated with first aid measures (non-recordable) if addressed promptly:

• Minor cuts and abrasions: Wounds that can be cleaned, treated with antiseptics, and bandaged without requiring sutures or surgical glue.
• First-degree and small second-degree burns: Burns that can be treated with cooling, non-prescription creams, and bandaging.
• Sprains and strains: Minor musculoskeletal injuries that respond to RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and non-rigid supports like elastic bandages.
• Foreign body in eye: Objects that can be removed through irrigation or simple cotton swab methods (not embedded objects).
• Minor heat stress: Early symptoms addressed through hydration, cooling, and rest.
• Superficial splinters/foreign bodies: Objects that can be removed by simple means like tweezers or irrigation.

The key is immediate, appropriate treatment by trained professionals who understand OSHA's guidelines. QuickCare's prompt response helps ensure these injuries remain within first aid parameters by preventing complications that would require medical treatment.

OSHA recordable incidents directly impact workers' compensation insurance rates through the Experience Modification Rate (EMR) calculation:

• EMR calculation: Your company's EMR is calculated based on your past three years of workers' compensation claims (excluding the most recent year). Each OSHA recordable that results in a workers' comp claim affects this calculation.
• Premium multiplication: The EMR acts as a multiplier for your base premium. An EMR of 1.0 is considered industry average. An EMR of 1.2 means you'll pay 20% more than average, while an EMR of 0.8 means you'll pay 20% less.
• Long-term impact: Because the EMR calculation uses three years of data, each recordable incident can affect your premiums for years. Multiple recordables can create a compounding effect on rates.
• Threshold increases: Insurance carriers may impose additional surcharges or move companies into higher-risk categories after multiple recordables, further increasing costs.

By reducing OSHA recordables through QuickCare's on-site first aid program, companies typically see significant savings on workers' compensation premiums over time. Many clients report EMR reductions of 0.2-0.3 points after implementing our services for 2-3 years, translating to premium savings of 20-30%.

QuickCare provides comprehensive documentation that supports your OSHA compliance requirements:

• Detailed treatment reports: Clear documentation of every incident, including the nature of the injury, treatment provided, and explicit classification as "first aid" or "medical treatment" based on OSHA guidelines.
• OSHA 300 log support: Our reports are designed to provide all information needed for accurate OSHA 300 log entries, including specific treatment categories that align with OSHA reporting requirements.
• Work status documentation: Clear documentation of any work restrictions or recommendations, which is critical for determining recordability under OSHA's regulations.
• Digital record management: All documentation is securely stored in our client portal, allowing for easy retrieval during OSHA inspections or audits. Records are maintained for the full OSHA-required retention period.
• Trend reports and analysis: Aggregate data reports that identify injury patterns and demonstrate your company's commitment to monitoring and improving workplace safety.

Our documentation system is developed in consultation with OSHA compliance experts and is regularly updated to reflect any changes to OSHA recordkeeping requirements, ensuring you have the documentation you need to demonstrate compliance.

QuickCare's response time is a critical factor in preventing injuries from becoming recordable incidents:

• Average response time: Our current average response time across all service areas is 54 minutes from call to on-site arrival.
• 24/7 availability: Our response teams are available around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring consistent coverage regardless of when incidents occur.
• Service area coverage: We currently serve all nine Bay Area counties. Response times may vary slightly based on location and traffic conditions. You can check specific response time averages for your area on our service map.
• Priority accounts: For facilities with frequent needs or high-risk operations, we offer priority response programs that can further reduce average response times.

The prompt arrival of our medical professionals is essential to providing timely care that can prevent injuries from worsening to the point of requiring medical treatment. This rapid response capability is one of the key ways we help reduce recordable incidents for our clients.