OSHA Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records

OSHA Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records explains workers’ rights to review, copy, and understand records related to their exposure to hazardous substances, per OSHA’s standard 29 CFR 1910.1020.

The course covers examples of medical and exposure records, how long employers must retain them, and what information must be made available upon request. Participants learn about employee rights, employer responsibilities, and key definitions in the OSHA standard, ensuring transparency and legal compliance. The course also clarifies how records are used to identify workplace health trends and prevent long-term illnesses.

With OSHA noting thousands of record-access violations each year during inspections, this training helps organizations avoid costly compliance failures while empowering employees to protect their health.

Citation: OSHA, Enforcement Report Summary, 2023