Medical Surveillance
The purpose of medical surveillance under the HASP is to monitor and assess the health status of workers exposed to hazardous substances and when using respirators.
The employer must provide appropriate medical evaluations and follow-up. Medical surveillance must address recordkeeping, confidentiality of medical records, and the responsibilities of employers and employees regarding medical surveillance.
The table below shows which employees must have medical surveillance.
| Employee Category | When a Medical Exam is Required |
|---|---|
| Employees who may be exposed to hazardous substances at or above permissible exposure limits (PELs) or published exposure levels
for those substances 30 or more days a year. Employees who wear a respirator for 30 or more days a year or who are required by 1910.134, Subdivision 2/I to wear a respirator. Members of HAZMAT teams |
Before assignment Every 12 months unless the physician recommends a longer interval (not to exceed 24 months) At termination of employment and reassignment Immediately after reporting symptoms indicating overexposure |
| Employees who show symptoms of overexposure to hazardous substances | As soon as possible after an employee reports symptoms When a physician determines an examination is necessary |
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4-7. The HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance Program applies to _____.
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