Occupational & Environmental Medicine Regulatory Compliance & OEHS Administration and System-Based Practice - Board Review Course 2023-Occupational & Environmental Medicine Regulatory Compliance & OEHS Administration and System-Based Practice (Recording)

Occupational & Environmental Medicine Regulatory Compliance & OEHS Administration and System-Based Practice (Recording)

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Namesha Kalia, Chief Medical Officer for General Electric and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, provides a comprehensive lecture on Occupational and Environmental Medicine Regulatory Compliance. The session covers OSHA standards, HIPAA, FEMLA, ADA, GINA, and Workers' Compensation. Key OSHA provisions include Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) and short-term exposure limits (STELs) which enforce workplace safety. Important OSHA standards discussed are the general duty clause, HASCOM standard, and specific regulations for exposures such as lead and asbestos. Lead and asbestos regulations encompass exposure limits, medical surveillance, and removal protocols, focusing on monitoring and health assessments.<br /><br />Another major focus is OSHA’s requirements for documenting and reporting workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, featuring the importance of timelines for reporting incidents to OSHA. The Hazardous Communication Standard requires chemicals manufacturers to provide safety data sheets to protect workplace safety and inform PPE requirements.<br /><br />The lecture also explains employer and employee responsibilities under HIPAA, FEMLA requirements for unpaid leave, and ADA provisions against discrimination, highlighting the need for reasonable job accommodations. The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) ensures genetic information isn't used adversely against employees.<br /><br />The concluding section explores the scope of workers' compensation laws and relevant federal legislations like NEPA and CERCLA, emphasizing their impact on occupational health and safety. Through practice questions, Kalia engages participants in understanding practical applications of these regulations. This lecture is a resourceful guide for ensuring regulatory compliance within occupational and environmental medicine.

Keywords

Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Regulatory Compliance

OSHA standards

HIPAA

FEMLA

ADA

GINA

Workers' Compensation

Permissible Exposure Limits

Hazardous Communication Standard

workplace safety