LEAD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

Lead is a well known poison. Health surveillance organised by the employer is required by law where there is a risk of significant lead exposure. As a general rule, lead health surveillance is advisable:

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• If workers are required to wear respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) to control lead exposure

• If workers are at risk of returning blood lead levels of 5 ug/dL or higher due to an occupational source

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Ability OPN's occupational physicians are AMPs (appointed medical practitioners). We offer:

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• Assessment on whether health surveillance is required

• Lead health surveillance including biological monitoring and medical examinations

• On-site medical examinations

• Facilitating electronic linkage of results with your preferred pathology provider

• Online submission of Worksafe health surveillance forms during biological monitoring

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