1910.120(f)(7): Physician's written opinion
Key takeaways
- 1910.120(f)(7) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- Related part: 1910.120(f) Medical surveillance.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.120(f)(7) ("Physician's written opinion") is one requirement inside 1910.120 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 6 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
(7) Physician's written opinion.
(i) The employer shall obtain and furnish the employee with a copy of a written opinion from the attending physician containing the following:
(A) The physician's opinion as to whether the employee has any detected medical conditions which would place the employee at increased risk of material impairment of the employee's health from work in hazardous waste operations or emergency response, or from respirator use.
(B) The physician's recommended limitations upon the employee's assigned work.
(C) The results of the medical examination and tests if requested by the employee.
(D) A statement that the employee has been informed by the physician of the results of the medical examination and any medical conditions which require further examination or treatment.
(ii) The written opinion obtained by the employer shall not reveal specific findings or diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposures.
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) 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) Content of medical examinations and consultations
- 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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