Release of employee exposure and medical records to persons other than the employee

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 24, 2013

Marc Garland, CSP
Safety Director
Precision Environmental Co.
5500 Old Brecksville Road
Independence, OH 44131

Dear Mr. Garland,

OSHA access to personally identifiable medical records (HIV test results).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 22, 1998

Dr. Maria Mazorra, M.D.
Chief, Occupational Medicine
Bath Iron Works Corporation
700 Washington Street
Bath, Maine 04530-2558

Dear Dr. Mazorra:

OSHA Access to Records

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    44:3994
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Proposed rule.

OSHA Access to Records

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    44:3994
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Proposed rule; rules of agency practice and procedure concerning
OSHA access to employee medical records.

OSHA Access to Records

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    45:35284-97
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Rules of agency practice and procedure concerning OSHA access to
employee medical records. Promulgated as new Part 1913.

OSHA Access to Records

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    45:54333-34
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Corrections to 5/23/80 rule on OSHA access to medical records.

OSHA Access to Records

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    45:54333-4
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Corrections to 5/23/80 rule.