Designated Representative

A designated representative is any individual or organization to whom a potentially exposed person gives written authorization to access workplace exposure records, monitoring data, and medical information related to DecaBDE or PIP (3:1) exposure.

40 CFR § 751.403.

Supports worker transparency rights. Employers must honor written authorization from employees designating a representative to access their exposure records.

A worker at a DecaBDE recycling facility designates their union safety representative to access personal exposure monitoring records.