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OSHA Recordkeeping Advisor

You indicated that:

  • During the event or exposure the affected employee was present in the work environment as a member of the general public, NOT as an employee.

According to OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1904.5 (b)(2)(i), this event or exposure is an exception and does NOT have to be recorded.

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