10.0 Medical Program
10.1 Medical Surveillance
including medical consultation and follow-up, shall be provided under the following circumstances;
10.1.2 Where exposure monitoring is over the action level, PEL if there is no action level for an OSHA regulated substance which has medical surveillance requirements.
10.1.3 Whenever a laboratory employee develops signs or symptoms that may be associated with a hazardous chemical to which the employee may have been exposed to in the laboratory.
10.1.4 Whenever a spill, leak, or explosion results in the likelihood of a hazardous exposure, as determined by the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
10.1.5 For all employees assigned respiratory protection (see section 11.6 for requirements).
10.2 All Medical Examinations
shall be provided by a licensed physician or under direct supervision of a licensed physician, at no cost to the employee, without loss of pay, and at a reasonable time and place.
10.3 Medical Monitoring Programs
should be arranged with EHS.
10.4 First Aid Kits are Available
(specify location)
Additional medical assistance, if required, would be located at Express Care or O’Bleness Hospital. Emergency First aid kits are available (specify location). Additional medical assistance, if required, would be located at Express Care or O’Bleness Hospital. Emergency
10.5 Medical Consultations or Examinations
When provided, the examining physician shall be provided with the following information:
10.5.1 The identity of the hazardous chemical(s) to which the employees may have been exposed.
10.5.2 A description of the conditions under which the exposure occurred, including quantitative exposure data if available.
10.5.3 A description of the signs and symptoms of exposure that the employee is experiencing, if any.
10.6 Results
Medical examinations or consultations provided to employees shall be maintained at Human Resources, HRTC and available per the requirements of CFR 1910.1020 "Access to employee exposure and medical records." A written opinion from the examining physician shall be provided to the laboratory supervisor or Chemical Hygiene Officer. It shall include:
10.6.1 Recommendations for further medical follow up.
10.6.2 Results of the examination and associated tests.
10.6.3 Any medical condition that places the employee at increased risk of exposure do to a hazardous substance found in the workplace.
10.6.4 A statement that the employee has been informed of the results of the examination or consultation.
10.7 Incidents
10.7.1 Injuries, which occur in the laboratory, shall be immediately treated.
10.7.2 Injuries requiring first aid may be treated using the first aid kit located (Provide location).
10.7.3 SEOEMS Ambulance shall be contacted to respond to injuries requiring more extensive treatment.
10.7.4 All incidents shall be investigated by the employee's immediate supervisor or designate and reported to EHS on the Employee Incident Investigation form immediately.
10.7.5 Lab incidents (without injury) should also be reported and reviewed with EHS.