Chemical Hygiene Plan - Queensborough Community College ...

26.2 Information Provided to the Physician
The physician shall be provided with the following information:
• The identity of the hazardous chemical(s) to which the employee may have been
exposed. Such information can be found in the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for the chemical(s).
• 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.
26.3 The Physician’s Written Opinion
The physician’s written opinion for the consultation or examination shall include:
• The results of the medical examination and any associated tests.
• 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.
• 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.
• The written opinion shall not reveal specific findings of diagnoses unrelated to the
occupational exposure.
All records of medical consultations, examinations, tests, or written opinions shall be maintained
at the College health center in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1020 - Access to employee
exposure and medical records. Exposure monitoring records of contaminate levels in
laboratories will be maintained at the EHS Office of each campus. For more information,
contact your EHSO.
The opportunity to receive medical attention, including any follow up examinations, will be
provided to employees who work with hazardous chemicals under the following circumstances.
Whenever an employee develops signs or symptoms associated with a hazardous
chemical to which the employee may have been exposed in the laboratory.
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