Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

11.22 (1) Where the report referred to in section 11.4 contains a recommendation for a medical examination, the employer may, regarding that recommendation, consult a physician who has specialized knowledge in respect of the hazardous substance in the work place.

(2) Where the employer

• (a) consults a physician pursuant to subsection (1) and the physician confirms the recommendation for a medical examination, or

• (b) does not consult a physician pursuant to subsection (1),

the employer shall not permit an employee to work with the hazardous substance in the work place until a physician, who has the specialized knowledge referred to in subsection (1) and is acceptable to the employee, has examined the employee and declared the employee fit for work with the hazardous substance.

(3) Where an employer consults a physician pursuant to subsection (1), the employer shall keep a copy of the decision of the physician with the report referred to in section 11.4.

(4) The cost of a medical examination referred to in subsection (2) shall be borne by the employer.