Hi Glenn
Asbestos related diseases (asbestosis, lung cancer ) usually have a fairly
long latent period (about 15-20yrs and even longer ).Mesothelioma can
present sooner and is not necessarily exposure dose related.
It would be appropriate and indicated to undertake health surveillance on
staff who have been exposed to asbestos "many years ago --long latent period
before would be evident.
Chest Xrays should be done -Can show specific changes due to pneumoconiosis
,cancer - also pleural plaques etc
Lung functions are not specific or sensitive and should't be relied on .
Used in addition to Xrays and also to assess degree of impairment. Usually a
restrictive picture .
Hope above info helps
Regards
John
Above is Personal opinion
Glenn Raybone writes:
> Hello
>
> can I ask for advice on surveillance for Asbestos please? I've been asked
> to undertake health surveillance on staff who have been exposed "many
years
> ago". They are no longer exposed.
>
> My questions are;
>
> Do we need to do this? If so do we offer surveillance to everyone for
> potential past exposures??
>
> What surveillance do we do? Lung function testing? Is this sufficient?
>
> A CXR will surely cause more health concerns than the reason for the
> surveillance??
>
> I'd welcome any advice on this please
>
> Regards
>
> Glenn
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