HHE Specific Worker Interview - example

Attachment D

Sample HHE Specific Worker Interview

Form Approved

OMB No. 0920-0260

Expires xx/xx/xxxx

Northport VAMC Employee Interview

1. Name: _________________________________________________

2. Sex ______ 3. Age ___________

4. Employer (circle): VA Contractor/other: ___________

5. Year of hire: __________

6. Current Position: ____________________________________________________

6a. Supervisory? [ ] yes [ ] no

7. How long in this position? ________

7a. If less than 1yr, prior position at VA? _________________________________

8. Current Work Area (location where the majority of your work is done)

___________________________________________________________________

9. Description of Work Tasks: ____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

10. Do you wear any PPE not required at work? [ ]yes [ ]no

If yes, type/why: ____________________________________

11. Any/type of workplace medical evaluation? __________________________________

12. Any concerns about work exposures? [ ] yes [ ] no

If yes, what concerns? _________________________________________________

13. Do you have any health problems you think are related to work at Northport VAMC?

[ ]yes [ ]no [ ] unsure ***IF NO, SKIP TO QU# 17***

Health problem Onset reported to spvr? Saw Dr? (consent)

________________________________________________________________________

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15. Did you change your work area due to a health problem? [ ] yes [ ] no

16. What do you think your symptoms or health problems are/were caused by?

17. Do you have any allergies? [ ] no [ ] yes IF yes, to what? _______________________

18. Do you have: asthma? [ ] yes [ ] no

atopic eczema? [ ] yes [ ] no

19. Do you smoke? [ ] yes, currently [ ] not now but in past [ ] no, never

20. Do you have any chronic health problems you are followed by a doctor or take medication for? [ ] yes [ ] no

If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

21. Please list any medication that you take regularly: ________________________________

22. Do you have any of the following symptoms during work hours currently? (Circle)

Eye irritation

Nasal irritation

Throat irritation

Headache

Shortness of breath

Chest tightness

Cough

Wheeze

Nausea

Lightheaded or Dizzy

Other:

22a. mark “I” next to symptom if it improves on days off.

23. Are any of these symptoms seasonal? [ ] no [ ] yes If yes, which ones?

24. Have you had a skin rash in the past month? If yes, explain history: ___________________________________________________________________________

25. Do you feel that your work environment is a comfortable temperature and humidity level?

[ ] yes [ ] no If no, explain: _____________________________________________________

26. Have you noticed black particles in your work area? [ ] yes [ ] no

If yes, when/where did you first notice them? _________________________________

How often do you see them? ______________________________________________

Related to any activities? _____________________________________________

27. Other health concerns related to work?