Occupational Health
Hours & Contact Info
- Office Hours
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M - F: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Phone
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301-405-3153
301-314-8199
301-314-8172
- Fax
- 301-405-9755
General
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Information
301-314-8184
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Emergency
911
Located on the ground floor of the Health Center, room 0106, the Occupational Health Unit provides a number of work-related services to employees. Occupational Health works closely with the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability, and Risk to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Services
- Pre-placement physical examinations for certain jobs on campus prior to starting work. Examinations may require further evaluation which may include pulmonary function testing, x-ray, lab work, or referral to a specialist.
- Pre-placement forms for the Animal Handler Program and the Respirator Program. These forms must be completed prior to enrolling in either program.
- Work-related immunizations such as Hepatitis B; Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Influenza, and Rabies.
- Tuberculosis screening and testing
- Medical surveillance for employees exposed to hazardous materials; working with asbestos, silica, noise, and pesticides; and employees with certain laboratory exposures.
- Initial and periodic health assessment for employees in need of Department of Transportation (DOT) certificates.
- Consultation and education on occupational health concerns.