Medical screening and biological monitoring for the effects of exposure in the workplace. Surveillance, monitoring, and regulatory concerns

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00043764-198608000-00008· OSTI ID:5070851

Yodaiken, R E

An international conference in Luxembourg on Ambient and Biological Monitoring in the Workplace brought out the difference in meaning between medical surveillance and medical monitoring. These are reviewed against the Health Standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The standards may be specification standards, that is, the details of the medical examinations and laboratory tests are specified; or they may be performance standards, where surveillance is largely left to the physician's discretion. Bearing in mind the limited number of qualified physicians available, OSHA, and therefore the Office of Occupational Medicine, treads a narrow line between specifics and performance to obtain a pragmatic approach that will meet the mandate of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and ensure a safe and healthful workplace for all American workers.

• Research Organization: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5070851
• Journal Information: JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States) Vol. 8; ISSN JJOMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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