Section 325.51469. Physician's written opinion.

Rule 19. (1) For each examination pursuant to these rules, an employer shall obtain a written opinion from the examining physician. This written opinion shall contain the results of the medical examination, except that it shall not reveal specific findings or diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure to formaldehyde. The written opinion shall include all of the following:

(a)   The physician's opinion as to whether the employee has any medical condition that would place the employee at an increased risk of material impairment of health from exposure to formaldehyde.

(b)   Any recommended limitations on the employee's exposure or changes in the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

(c)    A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of any medical conditions which would be aggravated by exposure to formaldehyde, whether these conditions may have resulted from past formaldehyde exposure or from exposure in an emergency, and whether there is a need for further examination or treatment.

(2)  An employer shall provide for retention of the results of the medical examination and tests conducted by the physician.

(3)    An employer shall provide a copy of the physician's written opinion to the affected employee within 15 days of its receipt.

History:  1990 AACS; 2014 AACS; Republished in 2015 MR 8, May 15, 2015 can be referenced to