The True ROI of Proactive First-Aid
Our CEO, William Waite, breaks down the impact on business safety and efficiency.
Read ArticleKeep Minor Injuries Off Your OSHA Log
On-site first aid that reduces OSHA recordables, protects your EMR, and keeps crews working—without cutting corners.
The True Cost of an OSHA Recordable
A single recordable touches far more than your OSHA 300 log. It can raise workers’ comp premiums, limit bid eligibility, and strain productivity and morale.
Direct Financial Impact
$30k+
Industry estimates place average direct costs per recordable in the tens of thousands—medical bills, indemnity payments, and productivity loss—often much higher for severe cases.
Insurance Premium Impact
↑ Premiums
Multiple OSHA recordables can drive Experience Modification Rate (EMR) increases that persist for several policy years—raising your workers’ compensation premium well beyond the incident itself.
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EMR Matters
Owners and GCs often require an EMR at or below 1.0 to qualify. Fewer recordables support a competitive EMR—and more wins.
What OSHA Calls First Aid vs. Medical Treatment
Knowing the line between non-recordable first aid and recordable medical treatment is key to accurate OSHA recordkeeping.
First Aid vs. Medical Treatment: The Practical Difference
OSHA’s rules distinguish routine, non-invasive care (first aid) from interventions that meet the threshold for medical treatment. Classifying correctly protects your log and your team.
First aid (typically non-recordable): cleaning and covering wounds, ice/heat, non-prescription meds at non-prescription strength, and other simple measures.
Medical treatment (recordable): prescriptions, sutures/surgical glue, rigid immobilization, and similar interventions beyond first aid.
Restrictions still count: days away, restricted duty, or transfer make a case recordable regardless of treatment used.
View OSHA’s First Aid List (Non-Recordable)
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OSHA defines first aid in 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5)(ii), including:
- Non-prescription meds at non-prescription strength
- Tetanus immunizations
- Cleaning/flushing/soaking wounds
- Wound coverings and bandages
- Hot or cold therapy
- Non-rigid supports (elastic wraps)
- Temporary immobilization for transport
- Drilling nail to relieve pressure; draining blisters
- Eye patches; eye irrigation/cotton swab removal
- Simple splinter/foreign-body removal
- Finger guards; massage
- Drinking fluids for heat stress
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Common examples include:
- Prescription meds or OTC at prescription strength
- Sutures/surgical glue
- Rigid immobilization devices
- Embedded foreign-body removal (eye or wound)
- Whirlpool/physical therapy/chiropractic care
- Surgical procedures; advanced burn care
- Positive imaging for fracture
Note: Work restrictions, days away, or transfers make a case recordable even if treatment was first aid.
How QuickCare On-Site First Aid Keeps Incidents Non-Recordable
Licensed medical professionals come to your site fast, treat effectively within OSHA first-aid parameters when appropriate, and document clearly.
Rapid, Expert Assessment
We dispatch a licensed responder to your workplace, evaluate the injury on-scene, and initiate care right away—often avoiding unnecessary ER or urgent-care visits that can trigger medical treatment status.
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OSHA-Compliant First Aid
When medically appropriate, we deliver maximum care that stays within OSHA’s first-aid list—cooling and dressings, non-prescription meds at non-prescription strength, non-rigid supports, irrigation, and more.
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Simple to retrieve. Easy to read. Built for accurate OSHA recordkeeping.
Documentation That Strengthens Your Compliance Position
QuickCare’s records go beyond a brief treatment note. You receive clear, organized reports that support correct classification and make audits straightforward.
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Treatment Classification Reports
Plain-language summaries that explicitly indicate first aid vs. medical treatment, aligned to OSHA 29 CFR 1904 for accurate OSHA 300 log entries.
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Digital Record Management
Secure portal access to every incident record, attachment, and update—so preparing for a compliance review takes minutes, not days.
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Trend Analysis Reports
Site- and task-level trends that help you spot patterns early, target prevention, and show continuous improvement to stakeholders.
Related Services for Complete Safety Management
Pair on-site first aid with prevention and post-incident tools for a stronger program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about OSHA recordables and on-site first aid.
- Immediate expert care: We evaluate and treat on-scene, helping minor issues from escalating into medical treatment.
- OSHA-informed protocols: When appropriate, we keep care within OSHA’s first-aid list.
- Fewer unnecessary off-site visits: ER/urgent-care trips can lead to prescriptions or sutures—often making a case recordable.
- Clear documentation: Reports explicitly support “first aid” vs. “medical treatment.”
Your supervisor calls our 24/7 dispatch, shares the job-site location and a brief description of the injury, and we deploy the nearest responder. You’ll receive an ETA and we handle the medical coordination so your team can secure the area and continue operations.
- Average response: About 54 minutes from call to on-site arrival (varies by location/traffic).
- 24/7 coverage: Days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Service area: Currently all nine Bay Area counties; check your area on our service map.
- Priority programs: Available for higher-risk or high-volume operations.
We complement your program. Your trained staff begins care; our licensed clinicians provide the next level—advanced first-aid and a documented determination on recordability. You keep ownership of your safety system, with professional medical support when it matters.
Yes. Our mobile response model is designed for construction, logistics, and field services. If the site is inside our service zone, we respond—just provide the current address when you call dispatch.
- Minor cuts/abrasions treatable with cleaning and dressings
- First-degree and small second-degree burns (cooling, dressings)
- Sprains/strains responsive to rest, ice, compression, elevation, non-rigid supports
- Non-embedded eye irritants removable by irrigation/cotton swab
- Mild heat stress addressed with fluids, cooling, and rest
- Superficial splinters removable by simple means
Prompt, appropriate care is the difference between first aid and medical treatment.
Our on-site clinician makes a medical recommendation based on assessment and protocol. If care beyond first aid is required, we coordinate the hand-off and provide complete documentation. Employee health and safety always come first.
If a condition worsens and requires medical treatment later, the case becomes recordable at that point. Your initial, time-stamped QuickCare report documents the clinical state and care provided, which is important for OSHA and workers’ comp review.
- Incident reports: Injury details, treatment steps, and explicit first-aid vs. medical-treatment classification
- OSHA 300 support: Data aligned to 29 CFR 1904 to simplify accurate entries
- Work status notes: Restrictions or recommendations, when applicable
- Secure portal: Long-term record retention and easy retrieval
- Aggregated trends: Patterns by site, task, and time
- EMR looks back: Most carriers use a three-year loss history (excluding the current year).
- Multiplier effect: EMR > 1.0 increases your base premium; EMR < 1.0 reduces it.
- Persistence: Recordables can influence rates for multiple years.
Reducing recordables supports a healthier EMR and meaningful long-term savings.
On-site care keeps you in control. Off-site visits often lead to prescriptions, imaging, or sutures—crossing the line into medical treatment. Our clinicians treat effectively on-scene and, when appropriate, within OSHA’s first-aid parameters—minimizing lost time and unnecessary recordables.
Yes. Our responders can complete breath alcohol and urine collections on-site, streamlining your post-incident workflow and policy compliance.
Protect Your Safety Record with On-Site Care
Join organizations reducing OSHA recordables, improving EMR, and speeding safe return to work with QuickCare’s on-site first aid.