HAZWOPER HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance & Health Monitoring

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, which employees are required to participate in a medical surveillance program?

Accepted Answer

Employees exposed to hazardous substances above action levels or PELs for 30 days or more per year, and emergency responders

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Only employees who have been previously exposed to hazardous substances

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All employees at any facility regardless of exposure

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Only supervisors and managers at hazardous waste sites

Question 2

How frequently must medical examinations be provided to employees covered under HAZWOPER medical surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Before assignment, annually during assignment, upon termination or reassignment, and after significant exposure incidents

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Every 6 months without exception

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Only when a worker reports symptoms of illness

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Once at the start of employment and never again

Question 3

What must the physician or licensed health care professional (PLHCP) provide after conducting a HAZWOPER medical examination?

Accepted Answer

A written opinion stating any medical conditions that may place the worker at increased risk and fitness-for-duty determination

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A detailed report of all medical findings shared directly with the employer

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A list of medications the worker must take before re-entering hazardous areas

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A copy of the worker's complete medical history

Question 4

Who pays for medical examinations required under the HAZWOPER medical surveillance program?

Accepted Answer

The employer, at no cost to the employee

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The employee through their personal health insurance

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Federal government through OSHA grants

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A shared cost between employer and employee

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of medical surveillance in a HAZWOPER program?

Accepted Answer

To detect health effects of occupational exposures early and prevent further harm to workers

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To document incidents for legal liability protection only

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To identify workers who are eligible for worker's compensation claims

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To satisfy insurance company requirements

Question 6

Under HAZWOPER, when must an unscheduled (non-routine) medical examination be provided to an employee?

Accepted Answer

After any event where the employee may have been overexposed to hazardous substances or experienced signs or symptoms of exposure

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Only when the employee requests one in writing

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Only at the end of a work contract

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When the employer decides it is convenient