K. Medical Consultation

An opportunity to receive medical consultation shall be provided under the following circumstances:

• If an employee develops signs or symptoms associated with a hazardous chemical to which they may have been exposed,
• There has been a spill, leak, explosion, or other occurrence in the work area resulting in the likelihood of a hazardous exposure, or
• If exposure monitoring reveals that a PEL or action level is routinely violated for any OSHA regulated substance for which there are exposure monitoring and medical surveillance requirements.

University laboratory employees may receive medical attention through Workers' Compensation. Contact the Human Resources Department to fill out an injury report. Students may receive medical care from the Student Health Center. In addition, employees who need to wear respirators to control chemical exposure must have a medical examination prior to wearing the respirator to ensure that they are physically able to wear one.

Last modified: April 08, 1998