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Rather than copy line by line from the OSHA site, I'll give you the site at the bottom, so if it changes this answer will still be good. I'll use this space for an advistory. Unless you can afford the cash and need the pretty lettering, you can assemble your own first aid kit with far better components and for far less money than you can buy assembled. You're advised to get a fishing tackle box, label it appropriately, and fill it with the contents. See link:

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Q: What is an OSHA First Aid?
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Is providing oxygen an OSHA recordable?

Since the providing of oxygen is not a First Aid activity, if the other aspects of the event are consistent with OSHA recordability, then giving oxygen is treatment beyond First Aid and makes the event recordable.


Is a cut that was calderized osha recordable?

If an injury requires medical care (beyond first aid) it is an OSHA recordable. And I think you mean cauterized.


Is a concussion OSHA recordable?

Yes as it goes beyond being treated by first aid.


Are tuft fractures an OSHA recordable?

Yes. Any work related injury that requires more than First Aid treatment is an OSHA recordable injury.


Is an arm splint an OSHA recordable event?

Since a splint must be applied by a medical professional and is beyond the scope of simply first aid, if the broken arm is a result of work-related activity, then the arm splint would be OSHA recordable - unless it was only applied as a precaution by a first aider and was later found by a medical professional not to be needed.


Are stitches an OSHA recordable injury?

Stitches are medical treatment beyond first aid so getting stitches makes an event OSHA recordable if the injury was work related.If stitches are required to treat a cut, then the cut is OSHA recordable because the treatment is more than first aid. Always presuming that the cut was work-related, etc.


Is a sprain or strain considered an OSHA recordable?

If the strained groin is received in the course of employment, and if it results in days away from work or medical treatment beyond First Aid, it could be OSHA recordable. To be certain, consult someone who is familiar with both the specifics of the injury and its treatment, and the OSHA regulation.


What is the difference between a OSHA recordable and a medical treatment?

An OSHA Recordable incident is one that is work related and that involves medical treatment beyond the application of first aid. So some incidents requiring medical treatment are OSHA recordable and some are not.


Is anesthesia an OSHA recordable?

Application of any medical procedure beyond first aid makes an injury OSHA recordable. So, if anesthesia was given by medical personnel in treating a workplace injury that otherwise qualifies for recordability, then yes, it is OSHA recordable.


Is an ambulance ride OSHA recordable?

An ambulance rise is not necessarily OSHA recordable, if for example, medical attention beyond first aid is not given during the ride, or if the ride is occasioned by something that is not work-related.


What makes an accident OSHA recordable?

It happened in the workplace, resulted in an injury requiring more than first aid, and happened in the course of doing work for the employer. There are a number of exceptions and inclusions that require each incident to be carefully reviewed on its own to determine if it is OSHA Recordable.


Is receiving IV fluids for heat exhaustion OSHA recordable?

If the other criteria for being an OSHA recordable event are met (work-relatedness, etc.) then receiving IV-fluids would make the event recordable because that is medical treatment beyond first aid.