Frequency of Exams and Consultations

Employers must provide exams and consultation. But how frequently? 29 CFR 1910.120(f)(3)(i) states these requirements. However, these requirements only apply to specific individuals: those mentioned in 1910.120(f)(2)(i), 1910.120(f)(2)(ii), and 1910.120(f)(2)(iv).

1910.120(f)(2)(i): "All employees who are or may be exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards at or above the established permissible exposure limit, above the published exposure levels for these substances, without regard to the use of respirators, for 30 days or more a year"

1910.120(f)(2)(ii): "All employees who wear a respirator for 30 days or more a year or as required by §1910.134"

1910.120(f)(2)(iv): "Members of HAZMAT teams."

You will notice that (f)(2)(iii) is not included. That is because this standard is for "all employees who are injured, become ill or develop signs or symptoms due to possible overexposure involving hazardous substances or health hazards from an emergency response or hazardous waste operation." There are separate consultation and exam requirements for these individuals, which you will learn about in future slides.

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