Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)

 Identify what is included in each of the three types of records: medical, exposure and record analyses;

 Recall employer requirements for retaining records and informing employees;

 Remember how to provide employees with access to records;

 Recall how to provide medical and exposure information when there are no records available;Recall how to handle trade secrets in records

Federal law provides employees with the basic right to know the extent and consequences of their exposure to the harmful substances they work with. They are entitled to access all the medical and exposure records generated for them while working for a given employer. Take this course to learn about employee rights, how to provide access to records, and what information is exempt from employee access. This course is ideal for supervisors and other employees who receive and process record requests in the United States.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1020;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.33