34 Pa. Code § 47.88 - Physical examination

(a) Generally. The employer shall cause every employe who is exposed to lead dusts, lead fumes or lead solutions, to be physically examined at least once a month by a licensed physician to ascertain if symptoms of lead poisoning appear in any employe. The employe shall submit himself to the monthly examination, and to examination at other times and places as he may reasonably be requested by the employer, and he shall fully and truly answer all questions in regard to his physical condition asked by the examining physician. These examinations shall be made by a licensed physician, designated and paid by the employer, and shall be made during the working hours. A time allowance at the expense of the employer shall be made to each employe so examined.

(b) Record. Each physician making an examination as required by subsection (a) and finding what he believes to be symptoms of lead poisoning, shall enter, in a book kept for that purpose in the office of the employer, a record of such examination, containing the name and address of the employe so examined, the particular work or process in which he is engaged, the date, place, and finding of such examination, and the directions given in each case by the physician. The record shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by inspectors of the Department.

(c) Report. If the examining physician believes that lead poisoning is present, he shall send a report in duplicate within 48 hours to the Department, and a report to the Department of Health. The examining physician shall also, within 48 hours, report the examination and finding in writing to the employer, and upon receipt of the report the employer shall discontinue the employe in any work or processes where he may be exposed to lead dust, lead fumes or lead solutions included in § 47.82 (relating to place).

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34 Pa. Code § 47.88