Weekly Fatality/Catastrophe Report. This portion of the weekly FAT/CAT Report reviews the introductory knowledge presented to OSHA from organizations, which are obligated to inform OSHA of fatalities or catastrophes (FAT/CAT) in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1904.39.
You expect to find C. Information on workplace fatalities and catastrophes in a FAT/CAT report
Fatality is the condition where an employee death resulting from an employment accident or illness; in general, it is from an accident or illness caused by or related to a workplace hazard.
Catastrophe is the hospitalization (Formal admission to the in-patient service of a hospital or clinic for care or treatment) of three or more employees, but no deaths, resulting from an employment accident or illness; in general, from an accident or illness caused by a workplace hazard.
Fatality/Catastrophe/Significant Event Investigations. Upon initial contact the employer will be informed by the CSHO that an investigation will be conducted and extensive interviews with witnesses will be necessary. The purpose of an accident investigation will be explained, to determine:
OSHA publishes an updated Fatality/Catastrophe Reports (FAT/CAT Reports) list every week on its web site. FAT/CAT Reports contain the following information:
The part of the weekly FAT/CAT Report summarizes the preliminary information provided to OSHA from employers, which are required to notify OSHA of fatalities or catastrophes (FAT/CAT) in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1904.39.
Grade: 9
Subject: PO (health)
Chapter: FAT/CAT report
Keywords: FAT/CAT report
