IMPORTANT:

This section applies when a medical evaluation is performed, or any time a medical record is created for an employee exposed to ethylene oxide (EtO).

1. (1) You must establish and maintain complete and accurate medical records for each employee receiving a medical evaluation for EtO and make sure the records include all the following:

   1. (a) The employee's name and unique identifier.
   2. (b) Any employee medical complaints related to EtO.
   3. (c) A description of the employee's duties.
   4. (d) A copy of the licensed health care professional's (LHCP's) written opinions.
   5. (e) The anticipated or representative employee exposure monitoring results provided to the LHCP for the employee.
   6. (f) A copy of the information required in Step two of the medical evaluation process, found in WAC 296-855-30030, except the copy of this chapter and the appendices.

2. (2) You must maintain medical records for the duration of employment plus thirty years.

   Note:

   • Your medical provider may keep these records for you. Other medical records, such as the employee's medical history or X rays, need to be kept as confidential records by the medical provider.

   Reference:

   For additional requirements that apply to employee exposure records including access and transfer requirements, go to, Employee medical and exposure records, chapter 296-802 WAC.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-855-30080, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18; WSR 05-17-168, § 296-855-30080, filed 8/23/05, effective 1/1/06.]