Glossary

Testing & Screening

The exams, labs and screenings that feed an occupational-health record, and the chain-of-custody and review roles that keep results defensible.

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Audiogram

Audiometry

A hearing test that measures auditory thresholds, used to baseline and monitor workers in hearing conservation programs.

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COC

Chain of Custody

The documented, unbroken handling trail for a specimen that keeps drug-test and lab results legally defensible.

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DOT Physical Exam

The medical examination that certifies a commercial driver is physically fit to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

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Drug & Alcohol Testing

Screening employees for prohibited substances, whether under DOT rules or an employer's own non-DOT policy.

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Exposure Incident

A specific eye, mouth, mucous-membrane or skin contact with blood or infectious material that triggers medical follow-up.

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MRO

Medical Review Officer

A licensed physician who reviews and verifies drug-test results, confirming legitimate medical explanations before reporting.

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PFT

Spirometry

A pulmonary function test that measures how much and how fast a person can breathe, used in respiratory surveillance.

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TB

Tuberculosis Screening

Testing for tuberculosis infection — by skin test (PPD) or blood test (IGRA) — common for health-care and at-risk workers.

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Titer

A blood test that measures antibody levels to confirm immunity to a disease, often accepted in place of revaccination.

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Vision Screening

Tests of visual acuity, color and depth perception used to confirm fitness for safety-sensitive and regulated roles.

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