Health surveillance
Benzene — worker health surveillance
Periodic medical-surveillance tests recommended for workers exposed to benzene.
Category: solvent
Recommended surveillance tests
| Test | Frequency | Type | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete blood count (CBC) | Quarterly | blood | OSHA 1910.1028; aplastic anaemia |
| Reticulocyte count | Quarterly | blood | leukaemia surveillance |
| Urine phenol / t,t-MA | Quarterly | urine | BEI |
| Liver function tests (LFT) | Annual | blood | hepatotoxicity |
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