Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)
14 min! Run Time
Employees
only
of Completion
What you'll learn
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Training Module: Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)
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Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Federal law gives employees the basic right to know the extent and consequences of their exposure to harmful substances, and managers learn how that right applies on the job.
The course walks supervisors through the process of granting employees access to the medical and exposure records generated for them while working for the employer.
Yes, the course identifies what information is exempt from employee access, helping managers respond to requests correctly rather than over- or under-sharing records.
This course targets supervisors and other employees in the United States who receive and process record requests, rather than the employee requesting their own file.
Employees are entitled to access all the medical and exposure records generated for them during their employment, and the course details how that entitlement works in practice.
Federal law provides employees with the basic right to know the extent and consequences of their exposure to the harmful substances with which they work. They are entitled to access to all the medical and exposure records generated for them while working for a given employer. Take this course to learn about employee rights, how to provide access to records and what information is exempt from employee access. This course is ideal for supervisors and other employees who receive and process record requests in the United States.
Course Objectives:
Know what is included in each of the three types of records: medical, exposure and record analyses;Recall employer requirements for retaining records and informing employees;Know how to provide employees with access to records;Know how to provide medical and exposure information when there are no records available;Recall how to handle trade secrets in records
Duration: 14 min.