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== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
The purpose of the medical surveillance program is to evaluate the health of employees related to their potential occupational exposures to hazardous agents. This program will also assure compliance with various regulations which require medical monitoring when employees use certain materials, are exposed to certain biological or physical hazards or are members of certain regulated occupational groups. This policy does not include ergonomic-related illnesses and work-related injuries/illnesses (worker's compensation claims) covered under the University Workers Compensation Program. <br /><br /> | The purpose of the medical surveillance program is to evaluate the health of employees related to their potential occupational exposures to hazardous agents. This program will also assure compliance with various regulations which require medical monitoring when employees use certain materials, are exposed to certain biological or physical hazards or are members of certain regulated occupational groups. This policy does not include ergonomic-related illnesses and work-related injuries/illnesses (worker's compensation claims) covered under the University Workers Compensation Program. <br /><br /> | ||
Those working with animals should refer to the [http://www.unmc.edu/ | Those working with animals should refer to the [http://www.unmc.edu/iacuc/docs/policy-for-occupational-health-and-safety-for-personnel-with-animal-contact.pdf IACUC Policy for Occupational Health and Safety for Personnel with Animal Contact]. | ||
== Responsibility == | == Responsibility == | ||