Dictionary entry overview: What does exemption mean? â¢ EXEMPTION (noun) The noun EXEMPTION has 3 senses: 1. immunity from an obligation or duty 2. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.) 3. an act exempting someone Familiarity information: EXEMPTION used as a noun is uncommon.
A lost time accident is an OSHA recordable incident in which an employee is not able to return to work or is assigned restricted work on the day or shift following the incident. The most common type of lost time incidents include sprains, strains, or tears to various parts of the body including the back, neck, shoulder, upper arm, and ankle.
OSHA has defined the criteria for the different types of injuries or illness that organizations should report on the OSHA 300 log. A work-related injury or illness is recordable if it meets any one of the following basic requirements: death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness.