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Health surveillance for isocyanate exposure
What is the required Health Surveillance for isocyanate exposure in WA? Exposure to hazardous substances used in spray painting, such as isocyanates, can have serious health effects. Under the Work Health and Safety regulations, employers of spray painters and/or powder coaters are required to provide and ensure a safe work place. Health surveillance for isocyanate…
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Onsite audiometric testing Work Health Professionals provide mine site hearing testing services, including WorkCover baseline and air conduction hearing tests, for many mining operations around WA. As noted in the DMIRS Management of Noise in WA Mining Operations guideline, it is important to “establish a program for workers exposed to noise levels above the action level…
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