However, some form of documentation should exist at the central location stating that the person has knowledge that his or her signature is being entered to certify the accuracy and completeness of the forms. What if a doctor, however, gives an employee prescription only if back pain intensifies or persists. Yes, it would still be considered medical treatment. The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires that employers offer the hepatitis B vaccine to employees who are at risk of direct contact with body fluids. Whether the vaccine was given on premises or off will be the determining factor for recordability of this case.
Any work related injury requiring medical treatment is recordable.
Injuries occurring off premises are considered work related if the employee is engaged in a work activity or is present as a condition of his or her employment. In your scenario above, there was no event or exposure and the employee voluntarily chose to receive the vaccine. The case, therefore, would not be work related if it occurred off premises. Company parking facilities are generally not considered part of the employer's premises for OSHA recordkeeping purposes. The above scenario is not a recordable case.