HAZMAT and HAZWOPER Physicals are similar and both are required by OSHA, but the requirements for these physicals applies to employees working in certain conditions.
In very basic terms, Hazmat and Hazwoper physicals are necessary for employees that are exposed to hazardous materials, such as:
A HAZMAT physical is required by OSHA for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals or other materials that could cause health problems.
Most HAZMAT physicals are required to be performed annually, unless determined otherwise by a physician. This ensures that there have been no changes to the employee’s health that would put them at increased risk if exposed to hazardous materials.
A HAZWOPER physical is required by OSHA for employees who are:
These physicals are required before the employee starts their assignment, after they complete their assignment, and annually throughout their assignment.
This type of physical focuses on how potential overexposure is impacting different parts of the body.
During a HAZMAT and HAZWOPER physical, a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant will perform a physical exam on the employee as well as review the employer’s notes that detail the patient’s job description and level of exposure to hazardous materials.
The physical exam may include some or all of the following components with a special focus on any prior/potential exposure to hazardous materials:
We also offer many other Physicals, Screenings and Tests and Employer Services from Biometric Screenings to Work Injury Treatment Plans.
We offer a number of screenings, tests, and other medical services from Biometric Screenings to Vaccinations to X-Rays, and more.
We offer a number of physicals related to DOT, Non-DOT Medical Services, and OSHA-Related work, such as DOT Physicals, Respiratory and HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Physicals, and more.
We offer services for all different types of employers, whether you are regulated by DOT, OSHA or any other government organization. We can manage your Work Injury Treatment Plans.
Our On-Site Clinics can be utilized in one of two ways, On-Site Clinical Staffing or Mobile Clinics. This means we can either send a team of staff members to your place of business and use your facility to administer services or they can perform the services in our Mobile Clinics.
Our On-Site Clinical Staff are contracted to perform the medical services you need, when you need them, utilizing your facility spaces.
Our medical staff will coordinate with you to determine the best place to set up our Mobile Health Clinic as well as how long you would need the unit.
Our Occupational Healthcare staff members specialize in HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Physicals and are ready to answer any questions you have whether you need In-Clinic Services or Onsite Clinic Services. All medical staff has very specific knowledge in Occupational Medicine, which is exactly what you need.
Please be advised that all articles, blogs and written material are not intended to replace the advice of a physician.
A medical exam required for employees performing hazardous waste operations or emergency response under OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard.
Employees exposed to hazardous substances, emergency responders, and cleanup crews.
Before assignment and at least annually thereafter.
A comprehensive medical exam tailored to the specific hazards present.
Often yes, but documentation must explicitly state this.
Yes, when provided by a qualified occupational medicine provider.
Failure to align medical surveillance with site-specific exposure risks.
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