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CALIFORNIA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS BOARD
TITLE 8 , DIVISION 1 , CHAPTER 4
( A ) A description of the employee ’ s former , current , and anticipated duties as they relate to the employee ’ s occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica ;
( B ) The employee ’ s former , current , and anticipated levels of occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica ;
( C ) A description of any personal protective equipment used or to be used by the employee , including when and for how long the employee has used or will use that equipment ; and
( D ) Information from records of employment-related medical examinations previously provided to the employee and currently within the control of the employer .
( 5 ) PLHCP ' s written medical report for the employee . The employer shall ensure that the PLHCP explains to the employee the results of the medical examination and provides each employee with a written medical report within 30 days of each medical examination performed . The written report shall contain :
( A ) A statement indicating the results of the medical examination , including any medical condition ( s ) that would place the employee at increased risk of material impairment to health from exposure to respirable crystalline silica and any medical conditions that require further evaluation or treatment ;
( B ) Any recommended limitations on the employee ' s use of respirators ;
( C ) Any recommended limitations on the employee ' s exposure to respirable crystalline silica ; and
( D ) A statement that the employee should be examined by a specialist ( pursuant to subsection ( ji )( 7 )) if the chest X-ray provided in accordance with this section is classified as 1 / 0 or higher by the B Reader , or if referral to a specialist is otherwise deemed appropriate by the PLHCP .
( 6 ) PLHCP ’ s written medical opinion for the employer .
( A ) The employer shall obtain a written medical opinion from the PLHCP within 30 days of the medical examination . The written opinion shall contain only the following :
1 . The date of the examination ; 2 . A statement that the examination has met the requirements of this section ; and 3 . Any recommended limitations on the employee ' s use of respirators .
( B ) If the employee provides written authorization , the written opinion shall also contain either or both of the following :
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