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.
Here are the definitions I use, and OSHAâs Hazard: Any facility, location, equipment, tool, job, task, or action that presents a potential of serious injury or death to any employee. This is the OSHA view. Serious injuries are those that result in time loss (beyond the three day grace period) and/or hospitalization beyond an emergency room visit. OSHA: A hazard is the potential for harm. In practical terms, a hazard often is associated with a condition or activity that, if left uncontrolled, can result in an injury or illness. Risk: It is related to Hazard, it is the potential of harm or loss (generally economic) and its impact to the company or individual from a potential hazard.