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HAZWOPER: Medical Surveillance Programs
Understand the importance of medical surveillance programs when working around hazardous materials.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 5 Lessons · 9m in English
Course Description
Working with hazardous materials can be a dangerous job for many reasons. You might face working under extreme stress and around health risks like respiratory hazards and heat stress. You could even become contaminated with a hazardous substance and expose others. This is why medical surveillance programs are necessary in these fields.
In these lessons, you will learn the criteria for medical surveillance, so you will know if and when you might qualify for a medical examination. We will go over the various types of medical surveillance you might experience, and how often these examinations should be conducted. Finally, we’ll discuss the importance of keeping accurate medical records, both for yourself and for your employer. By the end of this course, you will know why you need medical surveillance, when to expect these exams, and the types of exams you will likely experience.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize health hazards faced when working with hazardous materials, such as respiratory hazards and heat stress
- Understand the criteria that determine if and when you qualify for medical surveillance
- Identify the various types of medical surveillance examinations and how often they should be conducted
- Maintain accurate medical records for both yourself and your employer
- Explain why medical surveillance is necessary in fields involving hazardous materials
Key Takeaways
- Working with hazardous materials carries risks including extreme stress, respiratory hazards, heat stress, and contamination that can expose others.
- Medical surveillance programs are necessary in fields that involve hazardous materials.
- The course covers the criteria for medical surveillance so learners know if and when they might qualify for a medical examination.
- It explains the various types of medical surveillance and how often these examinations should be conducted.
- Keeping accurate medical records is important for both the employee and the employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is intended for people who work with hazardous materials and may face health risks such as respiratory hazards, heat stress, and contamination.
What will this course teach me?
By the end, you will know why you need medical surveillance, when to expect these exams, and the types of exams you will likely experience.
What topics does the course cover?
It covers the criteria for medical surveillance, the types and frequency of medical surveillance examinations, and recordkeeping, organized across lessons including an Introduction and Conclusion.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course covers skills in Contamination, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Medical Surveillance, and Workplace Safety.
Why are medical records important in this course?
The course discusses the importance of keeping accurate medical records, both for yourself and for your employer.
