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L ABORATORY S AFETY P ROGRAM

 Whenever an employee develops signs or symptoms associated with a hazardous chemical to which the employee may have been exposed in the laboratory.  Where exposure monitoring reveals an exposure level routinely above the action level or PEL for an OSHA regulated substance for which there are exposure monitoring and medical surveillance requirements, medical surveillance shall be established for the affected employee as prescribed by the particular Program.  Whenever an event takes place in the work area such as a spill, leak, explosion or other occurrence resulting in the likelihood of a hazardous exposure, the affected employee shall be provided an opportunity for a medical consultation. 6.2.3.2 All medical examinations and consultations shall be performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician and shall be provided without cost to the employee, without loss of pay and at a reasonable time and place. The SiteManager shall provide the physician with the following information:  The identity of the hazardous chemical to which the employee may have been exposed.  A description of the conditions under which the exposure occurred including quantitative exposure data, if available.  A description of the signs and symptoms of exposure that the employee is experiencing, if any. 6.2.3.3 The Site Manager shall obtain a written opinion from the examining physician, which shall include the following:  Recommendation for further medical follow-up.  The results of the medical examination and any associated tests that relate to work.  Any medical condition that may be revealed in the course of the examination which may place the employee at increased risk as a result of exposure to a hazardous workplace.  A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the results of the consultation or medical examination and any medical condition that may require further examination or treatment. 6.2.3.4 The written opinion shall not reveal specific findings of diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure.

Typical Hazards 6.3.1 Chemical Hazards

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