The value of HAZWOPER medical surveillance
R Gail Huss1, Kristen N Williamson, Kimberly L Alvis
1Occupational Health Services, CTEH, 5120 North Shore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118, USA. ghuss@cteh.com
Abstract:
Medical surveillance is mandated for workers with potential exposure to hazardous materials. However, little guidance is provided regarding the components of a medical surveillance testing program for these individuals. This article describes the medical surveillance program for a group of 72 employees who respond to hazardous material releases throughout the United States. Conditions related to chemical exposures were not identified in this group. However, several non-occupational health conditions were identified, including a relatively high prevalence of one or more signs of metabolic syndrome. Medical surveillance may provide valuable information regarding an individual's underlying health status and non-occupational health conditions to be addressed at an early stage.
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