title: The value of HAZWOPER medical surveillance.
abstract: Medical surveillance is mandated for workers with potential exposure to hazardous materials. However, little guidance is provided regarding the components of a medical surveillance testing program for these individuals. This article describes the medical surveillance program for a group of 72 employees who respond to hazardous material releases throughout the United States. Conditions related to chemical exposures were not identified in this group. However, several non-occupational health conditions were identified, including a relatively high prevalence of one or more signs of metabolic syndrome. Medical surveillance may provide valuable information regarding an individual's underlying health status and non-occupational health conditions to be addressed at an early stage.
authors: Occupational Health Services, CTEH, 5120 North Shore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118, USA. ghuss@cteh.com
authors: R Gail
authors: RG
authors: Huss
authors: Kristen N
authors: KN
authors: Williamson
authors: Kimberly L
authors: KL
authors: Alvis
authors: David J
authors: DJ
authors: Hewitt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006256:Hazardous Waste / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006256:Hazardous Waste