Occupational Health
Contact Occupational Health at utsaohp@utsa.edu or (210) 458-5304
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is committed to providing a safe and productive working environment for all employees, students and volunteers. The university provides the Occupational Health Program (OHP) for all individuals working within UTSA animal facilities and those with potential exposure to certain biological, chemical and other physical hazards.
The OHP is accomplished through assessment, management, education and preventive medicine, with a critical medical surveillance component. This applies to all UTSA employees and students working under certain research protocols, with their level of participation in the OHP based on risk assessment. Participants are organized into risk categories reflecting the specific surveillance needs of the individuals based on the specific species of animals and/or biological, chemical, radiation and mechanical hazards they are potentially exposed to as part of their duties.
Medical Surveillance
The occupational health team will assess health risks through review of individual risk assessments, work histories, possible physical assessments and biological testing. This review will establish a baseline to monitor future health as it relates to occupational hazards.
Clinical Program
The occupational health team reviews all enrollment paperwork, including immunization documentation. Participants are offered immunizations for worker health based on their work area, potential exposures and any state or federal requirements. Immunizations, fit testing, spirometry and any other work-required testing are done at the Occupational Health and Wellness Center. Onsite physician visits for respiratory medical evaluation and physical exams are scheduled through the Occupational Health Coordinator, with all questionnaires and exam records containing personal health information maintained according to federal and state guidelines.
