Access to Medical Records Course Description : Safety Management Systems

Access to Medical Records

Overview: Employers shall ensure that every employee is aware of their privacy rights relevant to exposure and medical records and of their rights or their designated representative rights to access their exposure and medical records. Each employer is responsible for assuring compliance with this standard.

Course Length: 2 hours

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with:

Definitions concerning the right to access medical records
General explanation of the purpose for the release of the medical information
How to request a copy of medical and exposure records
Time requirement that the employers must provide medical and exposure records
OSHA's right to access medical and exposure records
Rights of the employers to protect trade secrets

CFR Reference: 29 CFR 1910.1020

Course Required By: OSHA

Written Exam: Written and hands on competency will be evaluated at the end of each course. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

Retraining: Student is responsible for retraining every year.

Course Price: $78

→ Back to course listing