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Lead biological monitoring — DOccMed MCQ

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New employee joining a lead-acid battery company has pre-employment blood lead of 25 microg/dL. What action is required?

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Correct answer: E — Commence work with routine biological monitoring at regular intervals

25 is below the suspension level (60 for males). The worker can start but requires regular monitoring. Pre-employment levels provide baseline.

Reference: Control of Lead at Work Regs 2002