Description
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.
Table of Contents
Training Module: Access to Medical and Exposure Records for Managers (US)
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What you'll learn
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
System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher (11+is preferred), Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome (latest), iPad iOS (latest) (Tablet only), Mac OS 10.10 or 10.11 (PC only) Apple Safari 8 or 9, Android Google Chrome (latest). Course playback is not recommended for mobile phones. For optimal playback, it is also recommended that learners close all other browser windows when viewing a course.
UL
UL empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its learning, health, and safety platforms. More than 2,000 organizations in over 20 major industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and construction & energy, trust UL’s software tools and learning solutions to meet their expanding needs. UL's international suite of online courses, built by industry experts and learning specialists, give employees the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe, succeed on the job, and remain in compliance.
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.