WAC 296-802-50010   Content of WISHA written access orders.  A written access order from WISHA will contain at least the following information:

     • The identity of employees whose medical information is being requested.

     – This may be either by name, job classification, time clock number, department, or similar identifier.

     • A description of the medical information that will be examined.

     • The purpose for seeking access to this medical information.

     – Any additional evidence supporting access to the medical information.

     • A step-by-step description of how the records will be obtained, copied, reviewed, and stored, specifying the following:

     – Who will be in charge of on-site review of the records, or who will take possession of the records for offsite review.

     – Where the records will be reviewed.

     – When review or receipt of the records is to take place.

     – If the records are to be reviewed on-site, what type of information will be copied and removed offsite.

     • How personal identifiers will be separated from the medical information and how long this information will be kept.

     • The principal WISHA investigator's full name, business address and telephone number.

     • The full names and titles of all individuals that will review the records.

     • The WISHA industrial hygiene program manager's full name, business address and telephone number.

Note:	WISHA does not need a written access order for the following types of employee medical records:
	• Medical records and analyses that do not contain personal identification information.
	• Examination of records to verify compliance with the medical surveillance requirements of another occupational health and safety rule.
	• The following records when required by another occupational health and safety rule:
	– Medical opinions.
	– Biological monitoring results.
	– Results of medical examinations and laboratory tests.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-10-026, § 296-802-50010, filed 4/27/04, effective 8/1/04.]