Medical Surveillance: Difference between revisions

#Use Inorganic Arsenic and are exposed above the action level for at least 30 days/year and based on previous exposure ([https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1018 OSHA CFR 49 1910.1018 (b)]).  

#Use Metallic Lead, Inorganic Lead or Organic Lead Soaps and are exposed above the action level for greater than 30 days/year.  

#Are exposed to or use biohazardous agents as a part of their job activities (to include "occupational exposure" to Bloodborne Pathogens (see [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/BBP_Exposure_Control_Plan.pdf UNMC Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan)].

#:NOTE: The [https://www.unmc.edu/ibc/ Institutional Biosafety Committee] "Protocol for Research Involving Biohazardous Materials" must be completed and approved by the campus IBC prior to conducting research on campus with biohazardous agents or in any situation where select agents are used in research or diagnostic procedures. This protocol includes completion of a section entitled, "Risk for Occupational Exposure" which requires the primary investigator to describe precautions necessary to prevent occupational exposure to the biohazardous agent and to list the specific training(s) and vaccination(s) required, if necessary, to handle the biohazardous agents. In addition, the PI or laboratory supervisor is required to obtain a copy of the Post Exposure Agent Specific Protocol for the biohazardous agent being used in the laboratory.  

#Use 1,2 - Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, working in a regulated area or may be exposed in an emergency situation ([https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1044 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1044]).  

#Are exposed to Ethylene Oxide at or above the action for at least 30 days/year ([https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1047 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1047 (b)]).  

#Are exposed to Formaldehyde greater than the action level or greater than the short-term exposure limit ([https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1048 OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1048 (b) and 1910.1048 (c)(1)]).