The title of the article The Value of HAZWOPER Medical Surveillance was published in the November 1st 2011 Edition of American Association of Occupational Health Nurses publication. This is a testament to our occupational nurse team’s hands on application of occupational hygiene techniques in the field and collaboration with site personnel. The publication citation is provided on the "Publications" portion of our website.
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.
