When to Conduct a Medical Exam

Employers must have employees undergo an immediate medical examination under any of the following circumstances:

• An employee's airborne exposure is at or above the AL for more than 30 days for 12 months consecutively.
• The employee develops signs or symptoms commonly associated with lead-related diseases.
• The employee demonstrates difficulty breathing during a respirator use fit test.
• The employee needs medical advice concerning the effects of past or current lead exposure related to the employee's ability to have a healthy child.
• The employee is under medical removal and has a medically appropriate need for an examination. (You will learn more about medical removal in this section.)

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