Annual Lead Medicals

Since the Introduction of the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998 employees are required to undergo an annual medical if they are exposed to lead at work. The regulations apply to any work from which lead arises in the form:

- of lead dust, fume or vapour which could be inhaled.
- in which it is liable to be integested (powder,dust,paint or paste)
- of lead compounds which could be absorbed through the skin

If work includes any type of activity including the handling, movement, storage, processing, disposal repair and maintenance of lead then an annual health assessment must be performed by a occupational health professional.