ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE AND MEDICAL RECORDS
Under the OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1020, employees are afforded the right to have access to their workplace medical and exposure records. Employers have significant obligations to retain these records for specific periods of time and to make the documents available to current and former employees. It is important for employers and employees to understand their obligations and rights concerning access to workplace medical and exposure records. This topic is designed to guide you towards that goal.