Lead-Containing Materials Guidelines

8 Lead-Containing Materials Medical Surveillance ISU employees who are exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 ug/m 3 TWA for more than 30 days each year will be enrolled in the Occupational Medicine program. Blood lead levels will be checked initially, then at least annually thereafter. Blood lead levels should also be checked at the termination of employment. The ultimate frequency of blood screening will be dictated by the amount of lead- related work each affected employee performs and on advice from the Occupational Medicine physician. The Iowa State University Occupational Medicine Program is designed to minimize personnel health risks from working with hazardous materials through monitoring and prevention. The program is also intended to enhance the efficiency of existing safety and health programs and keep the university in compliance with all applicable regulations. EH&S coordinates the participation of Iowa State University personnel in the program. Participation in the Occupational Medicine Program r equires completion of a Hazard Inventor y . The formmust be completed by new employees who are exposed to hazards as part of their assigned job duties or current employees who have had changes to their hazards or personnel information. EH&S will use this information to determine the need for enrollment in the ISU Occupational Medicine Program. If it is determined that the individual’s workplace hazards require medical monitoring or training, the individual will receive a notice from the ISU Occupational Medicine Program with further instructions. If the individual’s workplace hazards do not require any follow-up, they will not receive further communication. EH&S will fit test employees with proper respirators, provide respirator training, and assist with the required paperwork. Occupational Medicine will perform all necessary medical tests and evaluations.

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