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Examinetics has successfully completed a SOC 2 examination. SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations. The auditing procedure conducted by an independent CPA firm confirmed that we have met the stringent standards to effectively manage customer data for security and privacy.
Repeating the questionnaire is typically not required after a consultation with a review nurse.
If an employee is not cleared after completing the questionnaire, those employees are advised to consult with one of our expert review nurses. The consultation will either reveal information that can allow clearance, or the nurse will provide the next necessary steps.
Yes, the online process is the same for all company sizes and needs. There is no minimum requirement for the number of employees to complete the questionnaire.
The OSHA respiratory protection standard requires an initial medical evaluation to determine the employee’s ability to use a respirator before the employee is fit tested or required to use a respirator in the workplace. At a minimum, the employer must provide additional evaluations if an employee shows signs or symptoms that are related to their ability to wear a respirator. There is not a specific annual requirement for medical evaluations in the standard. However, the physician or other licensed healthcare provider (PLHCP) may prescribe annual tests to ensure employees’ continued ability to wear a respirator.
A respirator clearance is an important part of a well-rounded respiratory protection program. This medical evaluation helps protect employees who may not be able to safely to wear a respirator due to certain medical conditions. It’s important to clear employees before getting a respirator fit test. In addition, this is required by OSHA for employees who are required to wear a respirator at work.
Employees who wear glasses may struggle to wear both their glasses and a respirator. In particular, this affects employees requiring a full-face respirator or SCBA. However, OSHA requires employers to provide employees who wear respirators with an optical corrective lens when necessary.
Even though a respirator may not be required for the job you’re doing, you may want to use a respirator for protection while doing certain tasks. Though fit testing is technically not required in this scenario, it is important to ensure that wearing the respirator will not be detrimental to your health. OSHA still requires certain obligations from your employer.
Per the OSHA Standard, fit testing is required prior to initial use, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.
In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, if it is mandatory to wear an N95 respirator for your work, a fit test is required.
