An injury or illness that is not work-related is defined as what?

An injury or illness that is not work-related is defined as one that does not need to be recorded. In the context of workplace safety and health regulations, particularly those set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), only work-related injuries and illnesses are required to be recorded in the employer’s log of injuries and illnesses. This means that if an injury or illness occurs that is unrelated to the conditions of employment, it falls outside of the reporting requirements. Therefore, it is not subject to the same documentation and record-keeping processes that apply to work-related incidents.

This understanding is important for ensuring compliance with workplace regulations and for distinguishing between incidents that require reporting and those that do not, particularly in managing workplace safety records and workers' compensation claims.