B. Medical Examination Criteria and Frequency

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Nov 01, 2018
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  1. Examination criteria
    1. The choice of baseline and follow-up procedure will be determined by a licensed physician.
    2. Where there are recommended examinations, such as for OSHA Regulated Substances, those criteria will be submitted to the physician with the examination request. See Appendix D.
  2. Examination Frequency
  3. Re-examination may occur when the employee or student reports medical signs or symptoms that are related to their ability to use a respirator, or when information from the respiratory protection program, including observations made during fit testing and program evaluation, indicates a need for re-evaluation.
  4. For examinations where there is a potential overexposure to hazardous substances, the examination frequency will be determined by the licensed physician.
  5. For examinations resulting from exposures to OSHA Regulated Substances, the examination frequency will be the period set within the OSHA standard.  
  6. Information to be transferred to the examining physician
  7. The identity of the hazardous chemical(s) to which the employee or student has been or may be exposed.
  8. A description of the conditions under which the exposure occurred, including surveillance data.
  9. A description of the signs and symptoms of exposure that the employee is experiencing.
  10. A copy of the SDS when chemicals are involved.
  11. Information supplied by the physician to EMU's Health Services
  12. Recommendations for further medical follow-up.
  13. The result of the medical examination and any associated tests.
  14. A report of any medical condition which may place the employee or student at increased risk as a result of exposure to a hazardous chemical.
  15. A statement that the employee or student has been informed by the physician of the results of the consultation/examination and any medical condition that may require further examination or treatment.
  16. A copy of the employee or student's record will be filed in the EMU Health Services office.
  17. The employer's copy of the physician's results must only contain information related to occupational exposures of the employee.