OSHA MEDICAL AND WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS AND NIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS.

This document was prepared to be a desk reference of help occupational health professionals perform their duties. it encompasses both OSHA medical and workplace surveillance requirements and NIOSH recommendations. The medical surveillance information focuses on frequency of physical examinations, specific problems that may arise as a result of exposure (e. g. , decreased immunocompetence, weight loss, etc. ), conditions that may intensify the harmful effects of exposure (e. g. , medication an exposed employee may be taking, cigarette smoking, etc. ), the areas that should be scrutinized in medical and work histories and during the physical exam, and specific clinical tests that should be conducted. Recordkeeping requirements are also specified. The workplace surveillance information consists of monitoring requirements, personal protective equipment requirements, and recordkeeping requirements. Such details as the sampling devices that should be used, the type of respirators that should be worn, and the frequency of inspections are included.