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Appendix T4 Medical Monitoring
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People
who have metallic objects, or bioelectronic devices
in their bodies (including but not limited to: cardiac pacemakers, implanted
defibrillators, insulin pumps, or surgical clips) may experience serious, even
fatal, medical outcomes when exposured to static magnetic fields. This appendix provides the process steps to
be followed to ensure the safety of these individuals.
Medical conditions are considered Personal
Private Information (PPI) by Jefferson Lab; it is therefore up to the
individual with the condition or concern to seek medical monitoring. If the
concern is found to be legitimate Occupational Medicine is legally bound to
maintain confidentiality while adhering to Jefferson Lab’s safety policy. This
would include working with the individual to create protective work restrictions,
and providing these restrictions to the individual’s supervisor; detailing the medical
condition is not generally necessary.
The process steps for this procedure are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6420 Non-Ionizing Radiant Energy (i.e.: Radio Frequency (RF), Microwave, Electromagnetic, and Static Magnetic), and ES&H Manual Chapter 6800 Appendix T1 Medical Monitoring.
NOTE: Management authority may be delegated at the discretion of the responsible manager.
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Seek medical monitoring from Occupational
Medicine if magnetic
objects or bioelectronic devices are a concern.
Unless otherwise stated anyone at Jefferson Lab may perform
the following process steps.
Step
1:
Complete the “Medical Monitoring for Static
Magnet Field Exposure Checklist” Below:
This checklist
has been developed to help you determine whether you require Medical Monitoring.
Medical Monitoring for
Static Magnet Field Exposure Checklist |
YES |
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Do you have any of the following? |
Cardiac pacemaker |
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Insulin Pump |
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Heart valve implant |
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Ear implant |
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Aneurysm clips |
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Arterial stents |
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Penile implant |
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Any metal in your body, other than dental fillings |
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Have you had any of the following? |
Heart surgery |
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Angioplasty |
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Joint replacement |
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Are you pregnant? |
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Do you wear nitroglycerine patches? |
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Have you done welding or sheet metal work? |
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Have you been in environments in which your eyes might have
been exposed to metal particles? |
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Can you think of any other reason you might have metal in your
body? (e.g., gunshot) |
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You checked “Yes” to even one of the questions above. |
Review and perform the process steps outlined within ES&H Manual Chapter
6800 Appendix T1 Medical Monitoring |
You did not check any of the questions above. |
Medical Monitoring is not required, but if you still have
concerns contact Occupational Medicine for a consultation. |
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Revision Summary
Revision 1.1 – 07/28/21 – Periodic Review, updated the header and footer, minor edits only,
no approval needed, TPOC asked for a one year extension per email on 6/16/2021
Periodic Review – 04/18/16 – No changes per TPOC
Revision 1.0 –
07/16/12 – Updated to reflect current laboratory requirements
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