Recordkeeping

Medical records must be kept for each employee with occupational exposure for the duration of employment plus 30 years, must be confidential and must include name and social security number; hepatitis B vaccination status (including dates); results of any examinations, medical testing and follow-up procedures; a copy of the healthcare professional's written opinion; and a copy of information provided to the healthcare professional.

Training records must be maintained for three years and must include dates, contents of the training program or a summary, trainer's name and qualifications, names and job titles of all persons attending the sessions.

Medical records must be made available to the subject employee, and anyone with written consent of the employee, but they are not to be available to the employer.

Disposal of medical records must be in accord with standards covering access to records.

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