Section 325.77109f. Physician's written opinions.

f. (1) For each examination under this rule, an employer shall obtain, and provide an employee with, a copy of the examining physician's written opinion within 15 days of the examination. The written opinion shall be limited to the following information:

(a)   The occupationally pertinent results of the medical examination and tests.

(b)     The physician's opinion concerning whether the employee has any detected medical conditions that would place an employee's health at greater than normal risk of material impairment from exposure to benzene.

(c)     The physician's recommended limitations upon an employee's exposure to benzene or upon an employee's use of protective clothing or equipment and respirators.

(d)  A statement that an employee has been informed by a physician of the results of the medical examination and any medical conditions resulting from benzene exposure that require further explanation or treatment.

(2) The written opinion obtained by an employer shall not reveal specific records, findings, and diagnoses that have no bearing on the employee's ability to work in a benzene-exposed workplace.

History: 2014 AACS.