Medical Direction & Oversight
Occupational Medicine Physician Services
Expert physician oversight for your respiratory protection program. Board-certified occupational medicine specialists provide medical review, consultation, and program guidance.
Expert Medical Oversight
Comprehensive physician services for workplace respiratory protection
Board-Certified Physicians
All medical reviews conducted by licensed physicians specializing in occupational medicine with extensive experience in workplace health.
Clearance Review
Expert review of complex respirator clearance cases where automated approval is not appropriate based on medical questionnaire responses.
Medical Consultation
Access to occupational medicine physicians for guidance on respiratory protection program medical aspects and employee health concerns.
Direct Communication
Physicians available to discuss cases with your safety team, HR, or employee healthcare providers as needed for optimal outcomes.
Regulatory Expertise
Physicians stay current on OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH standards ensuring your program meets all regulatory requirements.
Program Development
Assistance developing and reviewing your written respiratory protection program to ensure medical aspects are properly addressed.
Physician Services Included
Complete medical support for your respiratory protection program
- Review of medical questionnaires with concerning responses
- Determination of employee ability to safely wear respirators
- Recommendations for restrictions, limitations, or accommodations
- Follow-up medical evaluations when indicated
- Guidance on reasonable accommodation under ADA
- Review of spirometry results and interpretation
- Consultation on respiratory protection program design
- Expert witness services for litigation if needed
- Annual program review and recommendations
- Training for safety personnel on medical aspects
OSHA Medical Evaluation Requirements
Physician or Licensed Healthcare Professional (PLHCP)
OSHA 1910.134 requires that a PLHCP oversee the medical aspects of your respiratory protection program. This physician must:
- Review the medical questionnaire and any supplemental information
- Determine if the employee can safely wear a respirator
- Provide a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use respiratory protection
- Conduct additional medical evaluations if indicated
Our physicians fulfill all these requirements, providing the medical oversight your program needs to remain compliant.
When Physician Review is Needed
- Positive responses on medical questionnaire
- History of respiratory or cardiac conditions
- Abnormal spirometry results
- Employee reports breathing difficulty while wearing respirator
- Supervisor observes signs of distress
- Other health conditions that may affect safety
Our Physician Expertise
- Board certification in occupational medicine
- Experience with respiratory protection programs
- Current knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Understanding of workplace hazards and exposures
- Ability to balance worker safety with job performance
- Experience with ADA reasonable accommodations
Confidentiality & Privacy
All medical information is kept strictly confidential in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Employers receive only the final clearance determination, not the underlying medical details. Employees can trust that their health information is protected while their employer gets the compliance documentation needed.
Get Expert Medical Oversight
Ensure your respiratory protection program has the physician oversight OSHA requires with our board-certified occupational medicine specialists.