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Health surveillance compliance — DOccMed MCQ

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Newly appointed OH physician finds foundry workers had baseline spirometry but no follow-up for three years. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Arrange periodic spirometry for all exposed workers and review the scheduling system

A three-year gap is significant. Priority is resuming surveillance. The scheduling system should be reviewed to prevent recurrence.

Reference: COSHH; HSE Silica Surveillance