EMPCO Documentation 4

Question 1

Which regulation governs the retention and access requirements for employee exposure and medical records in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1020

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1020 (Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records) specifically governs how employers must preserve and provide access to occupational health records.

Question 2

When a physician completes a Medical Examination Report (MER) for a commercial driver, which form number is used?

Accepted Answer

FMCSA Form MCSA-5875

Answer

The FMCSA Form MCSA-5875 is the official Medical Examination Report Form required for all DOT physical examinations of commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Question 3

What is the correct action when an error is discovered in a completed paper occupational health record?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, initial and date it, then write the correction nearby

Answer

The legally accepted method for correcting paper medical records is a single strikethrough line with initials and date, preserving the original entry while clearly noting the correction.

Question 4

Under HIPAA's Minimum Necessary standard, when sharing occupational health records with an employer, which practice should be followed?

Accepted Answer

Disclose only the information necessary for the specific employment purpose

Answer

HIPAA's Minimum Necessary standard requires that only the information directly relevant to the specific, stated purpose be disclosed, not the entire medical record.

Question 5

A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) report primarily documents:

Accepted Answer

A worker's physical abilities and limitations relative to the demands of their job

Answer

An FCE objectively measures a worker's physical capabilities—such as lifting, carrying, and postural tolerance—and compares them against the functional demands of their specific job.

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

(EMPCO) Employment Medical Program Company Practice Test

EMPCO Documentation 4