Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)

Course Description 

 Federal law provides employees with the basic right to know the extent and consequences of their exposure to the harmful substances with which they work. They are entitled to all the medical and exposure records generated 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 receiving and processing record requests in the United States.

Course Objectives 

• Know what is included in the three types of records: medical, exposure, and record analyses.
• Recall employer requirements for retaining records and informing employees.
• Know how to provide employees with access to records.
• Know how to provide medical and exposure information when no records are available.
• Recall how to handle trade secrets in the record.

Course Duration

14 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians or any individual working directly with this equipment or product 

Requisite Knowledge 

None