This form is used to conduct an initial base-line evaluation of potential exposure risks. In many cases, training or use of personal protective equipment, or environmental controls will likely be all that is required and will have already been implemented in most of our occupational risk areas, i.e., 24.01.01.W1.33AR Chemical Hygiene Plan, 24.01.01.W1.20AR WTAMU Radiation Safety Procedures, 24.01.01.W1.39AR WTAMU Laser Safety Procedures, 24.01.01.W1.15AR Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, and 24.01.01.W1.17AR WTAMU Mobile and Heavy Equipment Management Procedure. Standard operating procedures are located on the WTAMU AREHS website and can also be obtained by contacting AREHS at 806.651.2740.
Based on OHP standards, specific preventive measures which may include immunizations, additional medical tests, or health monitoring may be recommended. For example, if you are working with bats, the rabies immunoprophylaxis vaccination will be recommended. Please note: AREHS does not make medical assessments or recommendations. Medical assessments or recommendations are conducted through a university approved occupational health provider.
At any time, you may decline medical/health surveillance activities. Declining medical/health surveillance participation gives you access to educational materials, training, personal protective equipment, and other support services aimed at preventing occupational injuries and exposures; however; no medical surveillance will be offered. Declining medical/health surveillance does not prevent you from re-enrolling at a future time. In certain cases, if you decline to participate, you may be denied access to certain facilities or prohibited from certain activities, such as in the case of BSL 2 (or higher) laboratories.
If you are an employee, accepting participation gives you access to appropriate occupational medical surveillance/services at no cost to you, as well as all educational materials, training, personal protective equipment, and other support services aimed at preventing occupational injuries and exposures.