Texas HB2009 mandates annual occupational medical examinations for firefighters, including blood and urine tests, pulmonary function tests.

Texas HB2009 amends the Local Government Code to require fire departments to offer annual occupational medical examinations to firefighters at no cost. These examinations must be confidential and include a blood test, urine test, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, infectious disease screening, cancer screening, and a chest x-ray every five years. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will establish minimum standards for these exams using guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association.

Texas HB2009 mandates annual occupational medical examinations for firefighters, including blood and urine tests, pulmonary function tests.

Texas HB2009 amends the Local Government Code to require fire departments to offer annual occupational medical examinations to firefighters at no cost. These examinations must be confidential and include a blood test, urine test, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, infectious disease screening, cancer screening, and a chest x-ray every five years. The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will establish minimum standards for these exams using guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association.