Occupational Medicine Guidelines

7 Occupational Medicine • potential human blood, body fluid or tissue exposure • potential rabies virus exposure • high-level noise exposure • cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticide exposure Vaccinations Personnel with duties that may result in exposure to infectious disease agents must be given the option of receiving a vaccination (if available) and must be informed of the risks associated with the vaccination. The Occ Med office generally administers these vaccinations at no cost to the individual. The individual’s department may be assessed a charge for the service. What happens if I change jobs or my workplace hazards change? In a university setting, job requirements often change for various reasons, suchas a transfer toanewdepartment or new jobdutieswithin the same department. Each department supervisor is responsible for evaluating duty changes and ensuring that personnel complete a Hazard Inventory form before new job hazards are encountered. I am leaving the university. What do I do? When an individual participating in the ISU Occupational Medicine program leaves the university, a separation medical review will be offered. This examination will typically consist of the same procedures followed in the baseline medical review. The individual’s department is responsible for scheduling this appointment. What do I do if I am injured, exposed, or become ill while at work? All personnel seeking treatment for work-related injuries, illnesses, or exposures should notify their supervisors as soon as possible. Medical emergencies In the event of medical emergencies, call 911. If an injury, illness, or exposure is not an emergency but necessitates immediate treatment, seek treatment at McFarland Urgent Care (3815 Stange Road, Ames, IA) or the Mary Greeley Emergency Room (1111 DuffAvenue, Ames, IA). Be prepared to provide any relevant safety information, such as a safety data sheet (SDS). Follow the First Aid Procedures. to assist injured or exposed personnel.