Arbeitsmedizin und Gesundheitsangelegenheiten

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Occupational Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing in the Workplace

Ann R Lurati

In order to reduce workers compensation cost and to protect at risk employees, employers are considering using genetic testing in the workplace. If genetic testing is used, employers need identify specifically the disease that is associated with the exposure and may need to consider personal habits of the employee that contribute more to an employee’s health status. There are legal ramifications in both the United States and internationally to genetic testing that both the employer and the employee may consider.