Hi Louise
You need to look at the Lead Regs from HSE. This is one of only 2 sets
of specific Regs separate to COSHH. You, also need an appointed Doctor
to do these. Again HSE is your source of info.
Vicky Wells
OHNA
Hinchingbrooke NHS Trust
Huntingdon
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Lead health surveillance
Dear list,
First day at a new job and a question has been asked regarding health
surveillance for people working with lead. They are changing their
process to using a pot and spatula to apply lead paste and it is felt
there may be an increased risk of ingestion. They already have
respiratory and skin health surveillance.
Does this need to be upped to some blood screening either as a base
line or a regular test? There is also a lady with a history of
miscarriages working in this department who will they think be
concerned, any thoughts on how she should be reassured?
I have no experience of this and would welcome your views!
Mnay thanks
Louise
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