Health surveillance
Lead — worker health surveillance
Periodic medical-surveillance tests recommended for workers exposed to lead.
Category: metal
Recommended surveillance tests
| Test | Frequency | Type | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood lead level (BLL) | 6-monthly | blood | Sec 41C; OSHA 1910.1025 |
| Haemoglobin (Hb) | 6-monthly | blood | lead haematotoxicity |
| Serum creatinine | 6-monthly | blood | lead nephrotoxicity |
| Urine ALA / ZPP | 6-monthly | urine | BEI marker |
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