In some work environments, employees can be exposed to a number of toxic and non-toxic elements. Employers are mandated to keep records of these exposures for a minimum of 30 years from the last date of entry in accordance with OSHA’s Standard on Access to Medical and Exposure Record [Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.1020]. These records need to be accessible by current employees, former employees, and designated employee representatives. Below are just a few ways to comply with the OSHAs new mandates along with a link to our new eBook.
Employers need to preserve and maintain a number of things to remain compliant with this standard.
- Preserve and maintain accurate medical and exposure records for each employee
- Inform workers of the existence, location, and availability of those records
- Give employees any information that OSHA makes available on this standard
- Make records available to employees, their own designated representation and OSHA as required
Consequences for not maintaining and storing these records include fines that can sorely hurt businesses. Do not lose precious cash reserves to preventable fines from these new mandates.
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