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The University of Texas at Austin strives to create a safe and healthful environment for faculty, staff and students. In support of this goal, the university's Occupational Health Program (OHP) is designed to partner with our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) department in understanding working conditions to ensure that appropriate precautions are taken to protect the university’s most valuable asset—our faculty and staff. Additionally, the OHP will treat minor work related injuries & illnesses and provide health risk counseling to improve overall health & well-being.
Services
Occupational Health Program Services Offered:
- Health status and risk appraisal for identified lab safety programs and other university programs that involve higher risk activities
- Health risk counseling for allergies, reproductive, and immune status issues that may impact your job functions
- Screening and testing for TB and respiratory protection including medical clearance and fit testing
- Vaccinations and titers, as indicated, including Tetanus, Influenza, Hepatitis A and B, Rabies, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
- Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses
- Case Management for complex work-related injuries and illnesses including post-exposure care, as well as specialist referral as indicated
- Assistance with navigating the Texas Workers’ Compensation System and university Leave Policies
Location & Hours of Operation
The Occupational Health Program (OHP) is located inside the North Office Building A (NOA) in Room 3.214. The address is 101 E. 27th St., on the corner of 27th and Wichita. The main phone number is 512-471-4OHP (4647). The mailing address for the Occupational Health Program is PO Box 8027 Austin, TX 78713. Campus mail code: A9250. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed for lunch noon-1 p.m.
The OHP partners with St. David’s Medical Center for advanced treatment needs. If referred by the OHP for advanced treatment during normal business hours, please contact St David's Occupational Health Clinic [PDF] to schedule an appointment.
918 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
512-544-8195
For after-hours emergency or urgent care, please seek treatment from a St. David’s affiliated emergency room [PDF].
Laboratory Animal and Biomedical Services
OHPLABS Overview
The primary purpose of the Occupational Health Program – Laboratory Animals and Biomedical Services (OHPLABS) is to provide support for the prevention and treatment of occupational exposure to hazardous materials in research laboratories. Hazardous materials exposures included in the program are contact with animals, radiological materials, and select biological and chemical agents.
OHPLABS Enrollment
Enrollment in the OHPLABS is currently limited to the following participant groups:
- Researchers and selected other personnel working with bio-hazardous materials.
- Researchers and other personnel working with or exposed to laboratory animals or tissue.
- Researchers and other personnel who have been exposed to hazardous materials that require medical attention and follow up.
All personnel who may be potentially exposed to bio-hazardous materials and/or animals will be required to complete Part 1. Risk Assessment [PDF] of the OHP-LABS questionnaire. Send the completed and signed questionnaire to the Occupational Health Program (OHP) at the location provided above. Please include your supporting medical documentation for any completed mandatory or recommended vaccinations/tests. After OHP receives the completed form and documentation, the individual will be considered "enrolled" in the OHP.
Participation in Part 2. Health Assessment [PDF] of the OHPLABS program is voluntary. The purpose of the health assessment is to provide you with individualized health risk counseling to protect you from infectious disease and other preventable, job/research-related problems. You are at some risk because you work with animals (or fresh/unfixed tissues), have job duties in an animal facility, work with chemical agents and/or work with bio-hazardous materials.
The health assessment questionnaire will be reviewed by OHP medical providers, after which you may be contacted to discuss additional recommendations, such as vaccinations or an appointment for health counseling. You may receive educational materials related to your occupational health risks. Let the nurse know if you would like to discuss other health concerns. There will be no cost to you as an employee for these additional components.
Certain positions require that an OHPLABS Update Questionnaire [PDF] be completed on a recurring basis, for example, annually or every three years, as applicable.
Confidentiality
Information you provide to the Occupational Health Program is protected from unauthorized or indiscriminate release of personal health information, and medical records are maintained in a confidential manner. Read our Notice of Privacy Practices [PDF].
