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Isocyanate health surveillance — DOccMed MCQ

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A company manufacturing isocyanate paints wants health surveillance for spray painters. What is the most appropriate programme?

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Correct answer: D — Pre-employment assessment with respiratory questionnaire and spirometry, then 6-weekly assessments for the first year, then annually

HSE recommends 6-weekly surveillance during the first year (highest sensitisation risk), then annually. RPE reduces but does not eliminate risk.

Reference: HSE Isocyanate Surveillance; COSHH