Section 7309 - Health and exposure records(a) General rule.--Upon request by the department, employers shall provide copies of employee health and exposure records maintained by the employer, including, but not limited to, those records maintained and supplied to the Federal Government by employers as mandated under applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations except as access by third parties is limited by said statutes and regulations.(b) Certain information confidential.--The department shall not release any information in a way that identifies individuals. The department may, however, publish analysis of reports and information for scientific and public health purposes if the identities of the individuals concerned cannot be ascertained and if information protected by applicable trade secret law is not divulged.(c) Records retention requirement.--The department shall require an employer to keep records of his employees' exposure to specific chemical substances to the extent that such are required under 29 CFR 1910.20(g) (relating to employee information).(d) Employee access.--Employees under this act shall have the right of access to exposure and medical records in the manner set forth by OSHA pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.20 (relating to access to employee exposure and medical records), as effective August 21, 1980.1984, Oct. 5, P.L. 734, No. 159, § 9, effective in 1 year.