Employers are required to implement a medical surveillance program for all workers exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos.
A full OSHA asbestos physical must be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed physician, annually to be in compliance with OSHA regulation 1910.1001. All results are reviewed by a provider, in order to provide immediate and comprehensive care if necessary.
Our Asbestos medical surveillance examination includes a medical and respiratory history review, physical examination including a chest x-ray, and pulmonary function testing. Laboratory and/or other testing will be performed at the discretion of the examining provider, if deemed necessary. Our goal at SafeWorks Illinois is to ensure your employees are able to safely perform their job duties.
For employers – if you are sending an employee for an asbestos physical, we will need the following information prior to the appointment:
- A copy of the standard and Appendices D and E.
- A description of the affected employee’s duties as they relate to the employee’s exposure.
- The employee’s representative exposure level or anticipated exposure level.
- A description of any personal protective and respiratory equipment used or to be used.
- Information from previous medical examinations of the affected employee that is not otherwise available to the examining physician.