Common use of TB Testing Clause in Contracts

TB Testing. At the time of employment, the Employer shall arrange for employees to take a TB skin test if indicated by CDC guidelines at no cost to the employee. In the event of a positive reaction to this test, the Employer will arrange for an initial chest X-ray, at no cost to the employee. Said tests and X-rays shall be performed at the Employer’s hospital unless they can be performed elsewhere at no cost to the Employer. Employees allergic to the skin test will be offered a chest X-ray. In the event the employee declines the chest X-ray, the employee will be required to complete a TB symptom form and declination for the chest X-ray annually. If the initial chest X-ray is negative, a TB symptom screening form will be completed. If the chest X-ray is positive, the employee will be referred to his/her primary care physician or the public health department.