EHW provides medical services to employees of George Mason University. Services include hearing conservation exams, respiratory assessments, animal handler allergy assessments, fitness for duty assessments, laser safety medical assessments, occupational vaccines, titers, and tests, needlestick injury assessments, and George Mason travel consultations. Read below to learn more.
Hearing Conservation Exams
EHW conducts annual audiometric evaluations for employees whose work requires hearing protection. If you work in a loud environment or know that your work activities require hearing protection, and you are not currently enrolled in George Mason’s hearing conservation program please contact [email protected] or (703) 993-6001 for consultation.
Respiratory Assessments
EHW conducts respiratory protection medical questionnaires for employees who are required to wear respiratory protection. If your work requires a respirator and you are not currently enrolled in George Mason’s respiratory protection program, please contact [email protected] or (703) 993-6001 for consultation.
Animal Handler Allergy Assessments
Employees who work with or around animals and animal housing must participate in an Animal Handler Allergy Assessment to determine if additional personal protective equipment or precautions are necessary to preserve health and safety. If you work with or around animals at George Mason and have not participated in an Animal Handler Allergy Assessment, please contact [email protected] or (703) 993-6001 for consultation.
Fitness for Duty Assessments
Some occupations require a routine physical evaluation to perform specific work functions such as working in environments with known chemical or biological exposure risks. If your work requires a fitness for duty assessment you will be contacted by EHW or Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). If you have questions about Fitness for Duty Assessments, please contact [email protected] or (703) 993-6001.
Laser Safety Medical Assessments
Personnel who work with Class 3B and 4 lasers and laser systems will be referred by EHW for baseline eye exams upon entry into the program as well as when exiting the program. If you are working with this equipment and are not currently enrolled in the Laser Safety Medical Surveillance program, please contact [email protected] or (703) 993-6001 for consultation.
Occupational Vaccines, Titers, & Tests
In accordance with George Mason’s Medical Surveillance Plan, vaccines, titers, and tests are required or strongly recommended. If you have questions about which vaccines are required or recommended for your occupational risk, please contact [email protected] or 703-993-6001.
Needlestick Injury Assessment
Employees who have a needlestick injury in the workplace are seen by either EHW or at the nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Room in order to obtain immediate evaluation and treatment as needed. A list of locations and panel of physicians can also be found here. EHW additionally assesses measures which can be taken to avoid future accidents after incidents are reported. If you experience a needlestick in the workplace, you must complete an Employer’s First Report of Accident Form to initiate an assessment and to receive the support you may need or require.
George Mason Travel Assessments
EHW offers travel consultations to employees traveling for work-related purposes. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-993-6001. We recommend your virtual or in-person visit at least 6-8 weeks before you travel to allow for vaccine planning and sufficient time for any vaccines needed to take effect. Please plan to provide your travel itinerary as well as your vaccination records for the assessment.