Health surveillance
Silica — worker health surveillance
Periodic medical-surveillance tests recommended for workers exposed to silica.
Category: dust
Recommended surveillance tests
| Test | Frequency | Type | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray (ILO B-reading) | Annual | imaging | OSHA 1910.1053; silicosis |
| Spirometry (PFT) | Annual | function | lung function decline |
| TB screening (Mantoux) | Annual | exam | silica-TB risk |
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