Fresno Occupational Health Services

Fresno occupational health plans are crucial for employers to protect the health and safety of their workers and to remain compliant with federal and local workplace occupational health laws and regulations. Fresno occupational health services include respiratory health screening, vision and hearing testing, vaccinations, titer testing (antibody testing), physical examinations, and proper job training. Workplace occupational health plans help to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for employers and employees.

The California State Plan, Cal/OSHA, was initially approved in 1973 and is administered by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). It applies to all private-sector employers in Fresno and the state of California, with some exceptions.

To register for Fresno occupational health services online, simply click the button below. We are also available via phone to assist you with scheduling or to answer any questions at (559) 206-5872.

Fresno Occupational Health Laws, Acts, and Legislation

As of June 16, 2021, businesses wishing to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic must follow Fresno occupational health regulations in Fresno County and remain compliant with Cal/OSHA regulations regarding COVID-19 prevention (§3205), infection prevention and outbreaks (§3205.1), and major outbreaks (§3205.2).

Under the California Code, Section 5144, Fresno occupational health plans must follow respiratory protection standards for employees who require respirator use. General industry safety orders control harmful exposures to employees and protect from wildfire smoke, cotton dust, hazardous waste, food flavorings containing diacetyl, lead, carcinogens, and aerosol transmissible diseases. Article 4 provides workplace occupational health safety regulations for construction workers to protect them from dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, and gases.

T8CCR, section 5194, requires Fresno employers with workers that are at risk of respiratory occupational exposures to develop, implement, and maintain written hazard communication for their employees to determine when respiratory protection shall be utilized and which kind of respiratory protection equipment should be used.

Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 16, Article 109, Section 5193 applies to occupational exposures to infectious materials and blood. Under Fresno occupational health laws, employers must develop an exposure control plan for bloodborne pathogens and make it available to all employees.

Under Cal/OSHA guidelines, employees are not required to receive the hepatitis B vaccine series as a condition of employment, but employers are required to offer the vaccination series to all employees with occupational exposure. If an employee declines and later chooses to receive the vaccine, the employer must make it available. Employees that decline the vaccine must submit a declination form.

California’s Health and Safety Code, Chapter 2, Article 3.5, Section 1288.7 requires general acute care hospitals to offer the annual influenza vaccine to all hospital employees at no cost to them. If an employee declines the vaccine, they must submit a declination in writing.

Fresno workplace health laws require employees that hold a commercial driver’s license to obtain a medical examination report completed by a United States licensed physician.

Subchapter 4, Construction Safety Orders, Article 3, Fresno occupational health laws provide regulations for construction workers regarding injury and illness prevention, general safety precautions, emergency medical services, head, eye, and face protection, protection from electric shock, foot, ear, and body protection, water supply, gas, washing facilities, food handling, and temporary sleeping quarters.

The information provided on this page is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be used in place of legal counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fresno Antibody Testing

COVID-19 Antibody Test $149

The COVID-19 Antibody Test checks for antibodies in a person’s blood that protect against SARS-CoV-2. Use this test to determine if Fresno employees have previously recovered from COVID-19 or received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Hepatitis A Antibody Test $179

Hepatitis A infections can be spread via water, food, and close contact with individuals who are infected. Although it can be prevented by vaccination, people who are not vaccinated against Hepatitis A and do not have the antibodies to protect against this virus may be at risk for liver infections. If proof of Hepatitis A immunity is required for an employer in Fresno, this antibody test can be ordered.

Hepatitis B Antibody Test $199

Individuals who do not have antibodies that protect against Hepatitis B may be at risk for serious or even fatal liver infection. This virus can be contracted from bodily fluids, such as blood or semen. The Hepatitis B Antibody Test can determine if a person has immunity against this virus.

Hepatitis C Antibody Test $219

Similar to Hepatitis A and B, Hepatitis C infections can also result in complications with the liver. Hepatitis C infection is spread via blood, and therefore is most often a result of using contaminated equipment (such as needles). For people who need proof of Hepatitis C immunity or are unsure of their vaccination status, the Hepatitis C Antibody Test can detect the appropriate antibodies in the blood.

Triple Hepatitis Package $549

Left untreated, some hepatitis infections can cause liver damage, inflammation, and other serious health complications. The below bundle tests a person’s blood for immunity against all three types of hepatitis viruses.

MMR Titer $249

MMR antibody testing is used to determine if a person has immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Varicella Titer $189

More commonly known as Chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus is a highly contagious virus that can be easily spread via air, skin, saliva, and surfaces. Since infection or vaccination frequently occurs at a young age, individuals may be unsure of their vaccination status. This test can be used to confirm whether a person has antibodies against the varicella virus.

Triple Antibody Package $595

This is a package deal that covers a wide range of antibody testing, including varicella (Chickenpox), measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B.

Total Antibody Package $895

As our most comprehensive package for antibody testing, this option is a great choice for people in Fresno who are looking for proof of immunity or for more information about their vaccination status. The Total Antibody Package includes antibody testing for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, varicella (Chickenpox), measles, mumps, and rubella.

Citations

“California State Plan.” United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, https://www.osha.gov/stateplans/ca

“Order of the Health Officer.” County of Fresno Department of Public Health, https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/56660/637604973023930000

“COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards – Fact Sheets, Model Written Program and Other Resources.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/ETS.html

“§3205. COVID-19 Prevention.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3205.html

“§3205.1. Multiple COVID-19 Infections and COVID-19 Outbreaks.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3205_1.html

“§3205.2. Major COVID-19 Outbreaks.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/.archive/title8/3205_2-Jun.17.2021.html

“§5144. Respiratory Protection.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/5144.html

“Article 4. Dusts, Fumes, Mists, Vapors, and Gases.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sb4a4.html

“§5194. Hazard Communication.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/5194.html

“General Industrial Safety Orders § 5193. Bloodborne Pathogens.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5193.html

“Respiratory Protection in the Workplace – A Guide for Employers.” California Department of Industrial Relations, https://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/DOSH_Publications/respiratory-protection-employer-guide.pdf