Occupational Health Program
Protecting the health and safety of all at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is crucial to the continued success of our mission to promote a healthy and safe setting in which to conduct research, teaching and organizational activities. The Occupational Health Program (OHP) is managed by Environmental, Health & Safety (E,H&S).
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christ’s Occupational Health Program (OHP) is intended to identify the individuals that may incur exposure while working with blood, infectious biohazards, animals, or in a position that may require the use of air purifying respiratory (APR) protection. Proper risk assessment, medical surveillance, treatment, and training will provide the necessary preventative measures for a safe and healthy work environment at no cost to the enrollee.
Participation in the Occupational Health Program
Specifically, the OHP addresses exposure to the following:
1. Biohazardous materials handled in IBC permitted research, teaching or diagnostic laboratories at BSL-2 or higher including:
- Human pathogens or zoonotic pathogens of animals;
- Materials potentially containing human pathogens (e.g. human or non-human primate blood, body fluids, unfixed tissues, or cell lines- including commercially available lines);
- Recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules and cells, organisms, and viruses containing such molecules; and
- Biological Select Agents and Toxins.
2. Animals, or their tissues, body fluids, or wastes.
The extent of participation in the OHP is based on a risk assessment that takes into account type of exposure, extent and frequency of exposure, and a review of health history by an Occupational Health Professional.
Please email OHP@tamucc.edu if you have questions about your job duties and enrollment in the Occupational Health Program.
Enrollment Information
To enroll follow the steps below:
- Go to Occupational Health Program Enrollment Form. Whether you opt in/or out of the OHP, you still need to send your enrollment form.
- Send your completed form to ohp@tamucc.edu.
The provider will review your information and make a recommendation for medical services if needed (e.g. hepatitis B series, etc.).
It is the individual’s responsibility to undertake the recommendations of the OHP provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
For questions, contact the Environmental, Health & Safety Department:
Office: 825-5555 Email: OHP@tamucc.edu Web Page: Contact Us