1910.120(f)(4): Content of medical examinations and consultations
Key takeaways
- 1910.120(f)(4) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- Related part: 1910.120(f)(7) Physician's written opinion.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.120(f)(4) ("Content of medical examinations and consultations") is one requirement inside 1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(4) Content of medical examinations and consultations.
(i) Medical examinations required by paragraph (f)(3) of this section shall include a medical and work history (or updated history if one is in the employee's file) with special emphasis on symptoms related to the handling of hazardous substances and health hazards, and to fitness for duty including the ability to wear any required PPE under conditions (i.e., temperature extremes) that may be expected at the work site. Open (f)(4)(i)
(ii) The content of medical examinations or consultations made available to employees pursuant to paragraph (f) shall be determined by the attending physician. The guidelines in the Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities (See appendix D, Reference #10) should be consulted.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.120.
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.120(f)(7) Physician's written opinion
- 1910.120(f) Medical surveillance
- 1910.120(f)(2) Employees covered
- 1910.120(f)(3) Frequency of medical examinations and consultations
- 1910.120(f)(3)(ii)
- 1910.120(f)(4)(i)
- 1910.120(f)(5) Examination by a physician and costs
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.120 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly
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